United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac each measuring 17 cm (w)

each measuring 17 cm (w) x 24 cm (h) and demonstrating minor discolouration with some fatigue of the spine

surrounded by a blue enamel surround inscribed FUR TREUE UND VERDIENST (For Faithful Service)

27 - The Volunteer Force of 1914 to 1919

that his religion was Church of England

Gilt on copper

United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac each measuring 17 cm (w)A 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