United Kingdom. A First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac stamped with an issue number

stamped with an issue number of “124431” and marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/52” for Deschler & Sohn

he persuaded his superiors he needed to get up to date on the latest combat techniques in France and he was granted a ten-day roving commission in France

measuring 45 mm (w) x 70

SOLINGEN” for the firm of Weyersberg

The document is dated to Vienna on December 12

United Kingdom. A First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac stamped with an issue numberThe First Pattern F S was produced for a nine month period and remained reasonably consistent in both its design showing very little deviation or change from what we now recognize as the standard form. This particular example features the characteristic knurling grip and correct pommel nut, the s shaped crossguard is 5cm in width and is fitting correctly with the F S etching on the rossco, notably with the etching very close to the crossguard and