United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, First Pattern, by Wilkinson Sword Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic museum marked in red ink

museum marked in red ink "60" and marked "ALPAKA" (nickle silver) on the reverse

measuring 38 mm (h) x 38 mm (h))

in case of issue (marked Godet)

The cap is fully surrounded by fold-down side panels which are secured in place at the front by dual grey magnetic metal buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap

Nürnberg” and a designer’s mark of “E

United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, First Pattern, by Wilkinson Sword Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic museum marked in red inkA 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