United Kingdom. A Type III (2nd Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Hold 11 District Depot in Vancouver

11 District Depot in Vancouver

and the reverse of the integral loop bearing a zolotnik mark “56” indicating 14K Gold construction

measuring 102 mm (w) x 20 mm (h))

During his tour in the Central Mediterranean Area and Continental Europe

which was granted in May 1915

United Kingdom. A Type III (2nd Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Hold 11 District Depot in VancouverAn excellent example of the Second Pattern (Type III) of this iconic fighting knife which is identified through a blued bronze handle and flat crossguard as well as a blued blade. Obverse ricasso maker marked "WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD. LONDON", reverse ricasso is marked "THE F S FIGHTING KNIFE.", crossguard measuring 5 cm (w), blade measuring 16. 8 cm (l) and 2. 3 cm (w) at the guard, overall length 29. 5 cm, exhibiting signs of light use, in soiled