United Kingdom. A III Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife United Republic of reverse inscription reads ‘In commemoration

reverse inscription reads ‘In commemoration of the 800th anniversary of Moscow’

a well preserved example in overall better than very fine condition

Soiling consistent with age and period wear is evident throughout

Erbe AG of Schmalkalden stamped onto the centre of the ricasso

United Kingdom. A III Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife United Republic of reverse inscription reads ‘In commemorationType I of the Third Pattern, with a second pattern characteristic grip and a blued blackened finish to the entire knife, stamped with B2 ownership inspection on the guard dating it to a mid war Third Patterns (Knives bearing this stamp have now be conclusively attributed to Wilkinsons) Over stamped with ENGLAND, measuring 29. 5 cm in length, blade remains in near untouched condition, in leather scabbard with residue, on reverse with hand writing of