A Second War Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Archive silver gilt and enamels

silver gilt and enamels

with painted center

Accompanied by his Overseas Military Forces of Canada Active Service Pay Book

The badges were produced by the workshop of Sorlini and the Czech manufacturer Karnet-Kisely

a Telegraphist Trade Badge (blue embroidery on white cotton

A Second War Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Archive silver gilt and enamelsA Second War Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Fine polished steel blade, measuring 175 mm, obverse ricasso maker marked "WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD. LONDON", reverse ricasso is marked "THE F S FIGHTING KNIFE.", very sharp tip and sharpened edges, minor scratches and edge nicks from regular usage. Solid metal crossguard, with crosshatched grip on the bronze handle, domed "skull cracker" pommel, measuring 303 mm in length overall, scattered green oxidation