United Kingdom. A Well Worn Wilkinson Second Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Republic of "RIPRODUZIONE INTERDETTA" and "MODELLO DEPOSITATO"

"RIPRODUZIONE INTERDETTA" and "MODELLO DEPOSITATO" on the reverse

Lieutenant Colonel Bertholf's accumulated awards and decorations included: Vietnam Service Medal

He served with the 8th Infantry and was discharged on January 6

both demonstrating loss of finish and one missing its pinback

The thick leather washer at the crossguard junction is painted black

United Kingdom. A Well Worn Wilkinson Second Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Republic of "RIPRODUZIONE INTERDETTA" and "MODELLO DEPOSITATO"A very well worn second pattern variation of this famous fighting knife, featuring a extremely well used and polished brass knurled grip with faint knurling remaining, broad arrow marked, button remaining firmly intact, with a well used and sharped stell blade, unmarked version, straight cross gaurd, blade measures 16. 2 cm and total knife length of 28. 6 cm, without scabbard, fine.