A Wilkinson First Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes commando fighting knife
circa 1941
with a wavy standard 2" crossguard, the square 'tablet'-shaped ricasso etched with makers mark to one side and 'The F-S Fighting Knife' to the reverse, shaped guard and knurled grip, in first pattern leather scabbard (missing upper rear portion and belt loop), blade length 16cm, overall length 28.6cm

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Condition Report

Blade shortened by approximately 1cm. With some pitting generally throughout and signs of having previously been polished. Black spots and losses to the original finish in patches on the crossguard. Further loss of finish to the pommel and upper portion of the handle, revealing a yellow underlay in two large patches and a few smaller spots. Some scratches and dings or dents again to the pommel. Scabbard missing upper portion/belt loop.

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