United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, First Pattern, by Wilkinson Sword Buy Now (1914-1915 issue)

(1914-1915 issue)

" and declared McKee "Not Fit for General Service" as we was projected to be "permanently unfit"

green and light purple enamels

as he died of cardiac failure while working at Higher Grade School

United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, First Pattern, by Wilkinson Sword Buy Now (1914-1915 issue)A 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