United Kingdom. A Wilkinson Type III (Second Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and researching

and researching

the leather shell shows some age but no cracking or rips

in the hinterland of the military base of Kotor

overlaid by a hand-embroidered black company number of “2/924” and bordered by a knotted black tresse

6th Dragoons Guards Cap Badge (two-piece construction

United Kingdom. A Wilkinson Type III (Second Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and researchingType III Second Pattern of this iconic fighting knife which is identified through a blued bronze handle and crossguard as well as a polished blade. Obverse ricasso maker marked "WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD. LONDON", reverse ricasso is marked "THE F S FIGHTING KNIFE.", with straight cross guard, blade having been used, worn and sharpened 153mm in length, bronze handle with crossed etched grip and button pommel, measuring 28 cm in total, fine.