United Kingdom. A Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Auction Archive Basic Pilot Badge (bronze gilt

Basic Pilot Badge (bronze gilt

It is in overall extremely fine condition with no tears or damages at all

(The instructors said) “If you’re ever in an accident

Accompanied by the collar badge

above "4" followed by a regimental designation

United Kingdom. A Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Auction Archive Basic Pilot Badge (bronze giltAn excellent example of the Third Pattern, featuring the characteristic "new" Third Pattern grip design which is cast with 27 concentric rings directly into the design thus eliminating the need for machine knurling, marked with foundry mark "1" denoting H. J. Maybry of London manufacture, also marked with broad arrow over 7, straight crossguard, and a strong, sharped steel blade measuring 16. 8 cm (l) with a total knife length of 28. 6 cm, without