United Kingdom. A Beaded & Ribbed Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife United Republic of the label printed in black

the label printed in black ink with large RZM insignias at either end

Companions neck cross (CB) in silver gilt and enamels

loosening of the spike

measuring 113 mm (w) x 46 mm (h))

1894 in Newark-on-Trent

United Kingdom. A Beaded & Ribbed Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife United Republic of the label printed in blackA uncommon version of the F S knife; a Beaded & Ribbed handled variant, featuring a brass handle with a characteristic grip design cast into the handle itself, blackened steel crossguard, original pommel nut, with blackened steel blade exhibiting minimal contact, blade measures 17. 1 cm (l) and an overall knife length of 30 cm, without scabbard, near very fine.