United Kingdom. A Wilkinson Type III (Second Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife GTRexclude 6) A studio photograph of

6) A studio photograph of a Luftwaffe Gefreiter

covering a size mark of “54 ½”

A Bavarian Merit Cross for Red Cross Volunteers

It was originally awarded

RZM code M1/76 for Hillenbrand & Bröer of Lüdenscheid

United Kingdom. A Wilkinson Type III (Second Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife GTRexclude 6) A studio photograph ofType III Second Pattern of this iconic fighting knife which is identified through a blued bronze handle and crossguard as well as a polished blade. Obverse ricasso maker marked "WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD. LONDON", reverse ricasso is marked "THE F S FIGHTING KNIFE.", with straight cross guard, blade having been used, worn and sharpened 153mm in length, bronze handle with crossed etched grip and button pommel, measuring 28 cm in total, fine.