United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, Third Pattern Democratic Republic of the or at one point during

or at one point during the production no other blade was available

The crown is flanked on each side by ventilation holes reinforced with brown-painted magnetic metal grommets

Dark patina on BWM

A II Class Air Protection Medal

with a square-cut collar

United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, Third Pattern Democratic Republic of the or at one point duringA very well preserved third pattern Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife, measuring 31 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17 cm long toned magnetic steel blade which remains sharp throughout the edges and tip. The blade sits securely within a straight toned magnetic steel crossguard, the underside of which bears a broad arrow flanked by an inspection mark of B. A single piece of toned brass composes the handle grip, showing