United Kingdom. A Type III (2nd Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife United Republic of ISBN 0 620 00822 9

ISBN 0 620 00822 9

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impressed in three areas: "SOVENIER OF THE SOMME" on the obverse

the interior of the lid retaining an intact maker’s label reading “ROMAN PALM

including a postcard featuring a black-and-white photograph of a regiment of German soldiers in uniform posing outside

United Kingdom. A Type III (2nd Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife United Republic of ISBN 0 620 00822 9An 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