United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, First Pattern, by Wilkinson Sword Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic museum marked in red ink

museum marked in red ink "60" and marked "ALPAKA" (nickle silver) on the reverse

in case of issue (marked Godet)

secured on both sides by the original black posts

measuring 38 mm (h) x 38 mm (h))

United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, First Pattern, by Wilkinson Sword Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic museum marked in red inkA very well preserved first pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife, measuring 31. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which remains sharp throughout the edges and tip. The obverse ricasso bears an acid etched inscription of THE F S FIGHTING KNIFE, while the reverse ricasso is appropriately marked with the logo of Wilkinson Sword, London. The blade sits securely within an S