Original British WWII First Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife by Wilkinson Sword Company German Mauser 98k K98 in Germany earned him the

in Germany earned him the prestigious Silver Star and a Purple Heart

with some original internals deactivated and welded into the receiver to complete the look

motivated officer

871 including 54 One of One Thousand Model 1876s and only seven of the One of One Hundred grade

Below the ribbon bars are the six awards

Original British WWII First Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife by Wilkinson Sword Company German Mauser 98k K98 in Germany earned him theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare first pattern Fairborn Sykes fighting knife manufactured by the legendary Wilkinson sword company. It is offered in very good condition and features a 2 inch S snapped cross guard. It measures 11 overall length, with a 6 blade. The knife shows use and wear but the majority of the nickel plating is still intact and features the following markings on either side of the base of the blade: THE F S