United Kingdom. A III Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife GTRexclude with minor tarnishing and oxidation

with minor tarnishing and oxidation evident to the base of the badge

The G5ut torpedo featured a similar Walter turbine

1 One featuring three awards

Ian Fraser (black and white reproduction photograph

This matching and unusual example featuring an owner modification remains in a better than very fine condition

United Kingdom. A III Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife GTRexclude with minor tarnishing and oxidationType I of the Third Pattern, with a second pattern characteristic grip and a blued blackened finish to the entire knife, stamped with B2 ownership inspection on the guard dating it to a mid war Third Patterns (Knives bearing this stamp have now be conclusively attributed to Wilkinsons) Over stamped with ENGLAND, measuring 29. 5 cm in length, blade remains in near untouched condition, in leather scabbard with residue, on reverse with hand writing of