United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Buy Now extremely fine) in original envelope

extremely fine) in original envelope (155x129mm

the interior presents a rich purple silk lid and velvet recessed medalbed for star and boutonniere pin (not included with star)

Two threaded loops are stitched onto the upper left breast for the accommodation of a medal or ribbon bar

and an ornately decorated ring of a raised stylized motto of “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (“Union is Strength”)

with blue-enamelled border inscribed “Al Mérito en Campaña” (To Merit in Campaign)

United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Buy Now extremely fine) in original envelopeA wooden handled variant of the third pattern variation of this famous fighting knife. Often thought to be post war, wooden handled versions of the F S were issued through the later years of the war both to Aircrew, Boatcrew and most branches of the forces. The wooden handled F~S is most commonly found in two basic styles with this particular version closely imitating a 3rd pattern metal handled type. Featuring a black wooden handle with blackened