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WW2 British 3rd Pattern Commando Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With No.4 Mould Mark & Scabbard. Sn 21322 - 21322
An excellent original WW2 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife. The 3rd pattern knife was introduced in 1942 (see Chapter 8 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This example has an undamaged ribbed alloy handle which retains its blackened finish and a clean 178mm blackened steel blade with medial ridge. It has a number 4 mould mark on the ribbed 3rd pattern alloy handle. It has a blackened oval steel cross guard. The dagger is complete with correct original leather scabbard with external blackened brass chape and belt loop. The scabbard retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs and as is common its elastic retaining strap is present but perished in the centre. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21322
£595.00

**MINT**Cased, Limited Edition D.L.I. Blade 406 Of 500, WW2 Commemorative Wilkinson Sword Fairbairn Sykes 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife 'United We Conquer 1940-1945' With Etched Blade & Factory Commissioned Durham Light Infantry Regiment Badge. Sn 21321 - 21321
The British Commandos were formed in the early stages of the Second World War, in June 1940, following a request from the British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, for a force that could carry out raids against German-occupied Europe. Initially drawn from within the British Army from soldiers who volunteered for the Special Service Brigade, the Commandos' ranks would eventually be filled by members of all branches of the United Kingdom's armed forces and a number of foreign volunteers from German-occupied countries. Reaching a war time strength of over 30 individual units and four assault brigades, the Commandos served in all theatres of war from the Arctic Circle to Europe and from the Mediterranean and Middle East Theatre to South-East Asia. Their operations ranged from small groups of men landing from the sea or by parachute to a brigade of assault troops spearheading the Allied invasions of Europe and Asia. All Commandos were issued with the iconic FS Fighting knife. This attractive full size (11 1/2" overall) 3rd pattern FS Commando dagger was produced post WW2 by Wilkinson Sword in a Limited Edition of 500 blades to Commemorate the British Commandos WW2 Service 1940-1945 (see page 97 items 482 & 483 of Fighting Knives by Stephens). The knife is in near mint condition. It has a 180mm long nickel plated blade etched on both sides in gilt, one side ‘1940-1945’ the reverse ‘United We Conquer’. The ricasso of one side is etched with the Wilkinson Sword manufacturer's panel & QEII Royal Appointment. The reverse has blade number ‘W (Wilkinson) 309 (blade number of 500)’ there is also a factory etched Regimental badge of the Durham Light Infantry gilt etched on the blade no doubt commissioned by the original owner at time of purchase from Wilkinson (the Durham Light Infantry (DLI) was an Infantry Regiment of the British Army from 1881 to 1968). The cross guard is nickel plated. The ribbed handle is brass with gilt finish. The dagger is contained in its original ‘Wilkinson Sword Fairbairn Sykes London’ marked quality leatherette wrapped wooden case. The case has a hinged lid and clasp fasteners. The inside of the case is lined with felt and cushioned silk which has a Wilkinson sword label. It is contoured to snugly fit the dagger. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21321
£575.00

**MINT**Cased Commemorative WW2 Fairbairn Sykes 3rd Pattern FS Fighting Knife 'Commando 1940-45' By Wilkinson Sword With Etched Blade. Sn 19108. - 19108
The British Commandos were formed during the Second World War in June 1940, following a request from the British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, for a force that could carry out raids against German-occupied Europe. Initially drawn from within the British Army from soldiers who volunteered for the Special Service Brigade, the Commandos' ranks would eventually be filled by members of all branches of the United Kingdom's armed forces and a number of foreign volunteers from German-occupied countries. Reaching a wartime strength of over 30 individual units and four assault brigades, the Commandos served in all theatres of war from the Arctic Circle to Europe and from the Mediterranean and Middle East Theatre to South-East Asia. Their operations ranged from small groups of men landing from the sea or by parachute to a brigade of assault troops spearheading the Allied invasions of Europe and Asia. All Commandos were issued with the iconic FS Fighting knife. This superb 3rd pattern FS Commando dagger was produced to Commemorate the British Army Commandos WW2 Service 1940-1945. The knife is in pristine condition. It has a beautiful 175mm blued blade etched on both sides with gold foliate design panels. The ricasso is etched at the ricasso with the manufacturer's detail 'Wilkinson Sword Made In England' with their crossed swords legend and Queen Elizabeth II Royal Appointment all in gold. The ribbed handle and cross guard retain all of their original gold coloured plated finish. The dagger is contained in its original wooden box with hinged lid covered in green leatherette material. The case has clasp fasteners. The inside of the case is lined in green felt & white silk & is contoured to snugly fit the dagger. The exterior lid of the box is emblazoned with the Wilkinson Sword name & Crossed Swords legend together with the stylised image of a Commando shoulder title in Gold & 1940-1945. The silk lining of the case lists the WW2 Battle Honours & Military Decorations Awarded to the Commandos all in gold. The price for this excellent commemorative piece includes UK delivery. Sn 19108.
£545.00

WW2 British 3rd Pattern Commando Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With No.4 Mould Mark & Scabbard. Sn 21217 - 21217
A very good original WW2 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife. The 3rd pattern knife was introduced in 1942 (see Chapter 8 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This example has an undamaged ribbed alloy handle which retains its blackened finish and a 176mm blackened steel blade with medial ridge. The blade is sharp. The blackened finish is rubbed consistent with age and service use. It has a number 4 mould mark on the ribbed 3rd pattern alloy handle and what looks like a small indistinct inspection mark near to its blackened oval steel cross guard. The dagger is complete with correct original leather scabbard in nice condition with external blackened brass chape and belt loop. The scabbard retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs and elastic retaining strap. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21217
£595.00

**SOLD**LAYAWAY 9/11****RARE**WW2 Era British Wilkinson Sword London 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife With Double Etched Blade & Scabbard. Sn 21216 - 21216
2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941. This is an excellent WW2 2nd pattern, FS dagger and scabbard. Examples of FS daggers with etched blades are illustrated in Chapter 7 of ‘The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives’ by Flook. The dagger has the correct blackened brass knurled handle & oval blackened steel cross guard. The knife has a 169 mm long blued blade with medial ridge. The ricasso is crisply marked with etched and blued panels, 'Wilkinson Sword London' & the reverse 'The FS Fighting Knife'. The blade is clean. Its original scabbard has a blackened brass chape. It has an integral belt loop with elasticated strap & original 4 sewn on leather tabs. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21216
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (31/10) **RARE**WW2 Era British Wilkinson Sword London 2nd Pattern Nickel Plated Officer’s Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife With Double Etched Blade & Scabbard. Sn 21184 - 21184
2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941. This is a near mint condition WW2 Officer’s nickel plated 2nd pattern, FS dagger and scabbard. Examples of nickel plated FS daggers are illustrated in Chapter 7 of ‘The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives’ by Flook. The dagger has the correct nickel plated brass knurled handle & oval cross guard. The knife has a 169 mm long blade with medial ridge. The ricasso is crisply marked with etched and blued panels, 'Wilkinson Sword London' & the reverse 'The FS Fighting Knife'. The blade is clean. Its original scabbard has a nickel plated chape (period painted green for camouflage. The nickel finish is present under the paint). It has an integral belt loop. As is common its original elasticated retaining strap is absent & the scabbard’s original 4 sewn on leather tabs have been period cut back. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21184
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (14/11) No. 291 of 2500 Complete Set of 6 Cased WW2 Commemorative Fairbairn Sykes Etched Commando Fighting Knives By Wilkinson Sword (D-Day, Italy, Africa, Battle Of The Bulge, Rhineland, Victory In Europe) With Issue Certificates. - 20962
This is a superb, limited edition WW II Victory Collection Set of 6 Cased WW2 Commemorative Fairbairn Sykes Etched Commando Daggers By Wilkinson Sword London. The set is number No. 291 and was commissioned by the American Historical Society in a limited production run of 2500. All of the daggers are in mint condition with all of their original finish and beautifully etched blades. Each full size FS dagger is marked by the famous Wilkinson Sword manufacturer with their name and crossed swords legend. All of the blades have superb etching with banners, battle honours, mottos and references to noteworthy events and allied heads of state pertaining to their respective Theatres Of War. The daggers commemorate The D-Day Landings, The Invasion Of Italy, The Desert War & Africa, The Battle Of The Bulge, The Battle Of The Rhineland and Victory In Europe. The blades are numbered ‘291’ & all have their original numbered certificates of issue and commemorative paperwork. The daggers are each contained in their original wooden cases covered with various colours of felt. The cases with hinged lids each have 2 clasp fasteners. The inside of the cases are lined with felt & silk. The silk of each case is beautifully emblazoned with Their Victory Collection Titles and American Historical Foundation, Richmond, Virginia address. Each case is contoured to snugly fit their dagger. The price for this rare opportunity to own one of these quality, complete, commemorative sets includes UK delivery. Sn 20962 (public)
£0.00

SOLD SOLD (13/11) **VERY SCARCE**WW2, Fairbairn Sykes FS Alloy Cast Octagonal Hilt Variation Fighting Knife And Scabbard. ED 2225 - ED 2225
This is an original, WW2 variation of the FS Fighting knife. It has a one piece octagonal smooth cast alloy handle which retains much of its original black finish & an oval steel cross guard. The blued blade with medial ridge is excellent & undamaged and measures 177 mm (This variant of FS dagger is illustrated and described on page 71 and plate 161 of Flook’s book British & Commonwealth Military Knives. Flook describes these variants as very scarce. His illustration in his book is reproduced in image 1). The knife is complete with original leather WW2 era scabbard as issued with 2nd and 3rd pattern FS knives. The brown leather scabbard has a single belt loop and brass chape. The leather and stitching are intact. As is common the scabbard is absent its original elasticated retaining strap and has had its sewn on leather tabs cut back. The price for this rare variant FS knife includes UK delivery. ED 2225
£0.00

WW2 British Royal Marines Double Etched 2nd Pattern FS Fighting Knife With Scabbard, Green Beret, William Rodgers Sheffield Utility Knife With Scabbard Many Original WW2 Photos & Ephemera Attributed to L/Cpl Marine Arthur John Kirkby . Sn 19133/4 - 19133/4
This original WW2 collection is attributed to Marine Arthur John Kirkby, who in the post war years served with the Territorial Army. Lance Corporal Arthur John Kirby was born in 1925 and at the early stage of WW2 volunteered as a Messenger Boy with the local Home Guard based in Norwich. After the war he volunteered for Territorial service with the RAMC and Royal Engineers. The collection comprises: His 2nd pattern FS fighting knife with correct brass hilt . Its 157mm blade is clean and is double etched. One side has ‘The FS Fighting Knife’ within panel, the reverse Wilkinson Sword London within panel. Its original scabbard has blackened external chape. As is common its original 4 sewn on tabs and elasticated retaining strap are absent. All leather & stitching are intact. His private purchase combat / utility knife with 8” fullered blade to the fortes details of William Rodgers I cut my way trademark & Made in Sheffield England. The hilt with compressed leather washer grip and complete with brown leather scabbard. His RM green beret. The material of the green beret is clean and has just a few small stable moth holes. It is mounted with its original RM brass cap badge The badge has its original split pin to the rear. The beret has no manufacturer or date marks to the lining. The beret is approx. UK size 6. All are accompanied by a selection of original photographs, paperwork etc, appertaining to Lance Corporal Arthur John Kirby including a letter dated December 1943 from his old Home Guard Commanding Officer congratulating on becoming a Marine. A Christmas menu for HMS Kenya 1945 and the photographs indicate Far East service. The price for this rare to find original WW2 collection of Royal Marines Equipment including a double etched FS fighting knife with original photos to a named Marine which is worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 19133/4
£1,745.00

**SOLD**2/11**Cased Post 1952 QE II British Wilkinson Sword ‘Best Commando On Course Prize’ 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS Fighting Knife With Etched Panel. ED 2210 - ED 2210
An excellent, original, 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife with etched Wilkinson Sword panel. These post WW2 quality knives were reputedly presented to the ‘best commando on course’ after completion of their arduous training and are highly prized fully functional fighting knives. The 3rd pattern knife was introduced in 1942 (see page 61 & 62 of British & Commonwealth Military Knives By Flook) and continued to be issued post war. This Commando prize FS has an undamaged ribbed and blackened alloy handle and oval blackened steel cross guard. It has a 179mm blued dagger blade with medial ridge. The blade has an etched panel on one side ‘Wilkinson Sword Ltd Made In England QE II Royal Appointment’ together with crossed swords legend within foliate panel. The etching is crisp. The dagger is contained in its quality green leatherette wrapped wooden case. The case has a hinged lid and clasp fasteners. The inside of the case is lined with green felt and contoured to snugly fit the dagger. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2210
£0.00
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