United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Hold The cuff on each sleeve

The cuff on each sleeve has a 15 mm wide olive green embroidered braid

Instituted April 21 1896

a Württemberg badge

raised medal platform

United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Hold The cuff on each sleeveA wooden handled variant of the third pattern variation of this famous fighting knife. Often thought to be post war, wooden handled versions of the F S were issued through the later years of the war both to Aircrew, Boatcrew and most branches of the forces. The wooden handled F~S is most commonly found in two basic styles with this particular version closely imitating a 3rd pattern metal handled type. Featuring a black wooden handle with blackened