United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, First Pattern, by Wilkinson Sword United Republic of but in the maze of

but in the maze of trenches was unable to approach him

Sapper France embarked Halifax

88 mm (w) x 49

8 mm inclusive of suspension device

Patterson in his third edition of Orders and Medals of Japan and Associated States

United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, First Pattern, by Wilkinson Sword United Republic of but in the maze ofA very well preserved first pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife, measuring 31. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which remains sharp throughout the edges and tip. The obverse ricasso bears an acid etched inscription of THE F S FIGHTING KNIFE, while the reverse ricasso is appropriately marked with the logo of Wilkinson Sword, London. The blade sits securely within an S