United Kingdom. A Type III (2nd Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Hold the medal bed is constructed

the medal bed is constructed of deep red velvet with an off-white fabric bed for the ribbon

which was granted in May 1915

demonstrating total loss of bronze finish in addition to some oxidation

11 District Depot in Vancouver

United Kingdom. A Type III (2nd Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Hold the medal bed is constructedAn excellent example of the Second Pattern (Type III) of this iconic fighting knife which is identified through a blued bronze handle and flat crossguard as well as a blued blade. Obverse ricasso maker marked "WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD. LONDON", reverse ricasso is marked "THE F S FIGHTING KNIFE.", crossguard measuring 5 cm (w), blade measuring 16. 8 cm (l) and 2. 3 cm (w) at the guard, overall length 29. 5 cm, exhibiting signs of light use, in soiled