United Kingdom. A First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac marked with an Iron Cross

marked with an Iron Cross and the patriotic verse "Aus grosser Zeit" (For Larger Time) on the lid

stamped with an issue number of “124431” and marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/52” for Deschler & Sohn

obverse with central NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

he persuaded his superiors he needed to get up to date on the latest combat techniques in France and he was granted a ten-day roving commission in France

noted Meise’s competency and his dedication to National Socialist ideals

United Kingdom. A First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac marked with an Iron CrossThe First Pattern F S was produced for a nine month period and remained reasonably consistent in both its design showing very little deviation or change from what we now recognize as the standard form. This particular example features the characteristic knurling grip and correct pommel nut, the s shaped crossguard is 5cm in width and is fitting correctly with the F S etching on the rossco, notably with the etching very close to the crossguard and