United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Hold raised medal platform

raised medal platform

Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels

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two with lugs and a pin

The tip is adorned on both the obverse and reverse with raised oak leaves

United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Hold raised medal platformA wooden handled variant of the third pattern variation of this famous fighting knife. Often thought to be post war, wooden handled versions of the F S were issued through the later years of the war both to Aircrew, Boatcrew and most branches of the forces. The wooden handled F~S is most commonly found in two basic styles with this particular version closely imitating a 3rd pattern metal handled type. Featuring a black wooden handle with blackened