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 gilt charcters on the lid

gilt charcters on the lid

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)

Army" with the name below faded

27 - The Volunteer Force of 1914 to 1919

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 gilt charcters on the lidA 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