United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, First Pattern, by Wilkinson Sword Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Kongens Erindringsmedalje

Kongens Erindringsmedalje

the exterior of the lid embossed with the crowned royal monogram in gold

secured on both sides by the original black posts

the lower portion of the shell bearing an etched date of “1942

constructed of a red cotton/rayon blended cloth base

United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, First Pattern, by Wilkinson Sword Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Kongens ErindringsmedaljeA 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