United Kingdom. A Wilkinson Type III (Second Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Auction Radio Officer Badge

Radio Officer Badge

Richthofen achieved his greatest success on the Eastern Front

Footnote: John H

for the "Reconquest of the Sudan"

II Class Silver Grade (in silvered metal

United Kingdom. A Wilkinson Type III (Second Pattern) Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Auction Radio Officer BadgeType III Second Pattern of this iconic fighting knife which is identified through a blued bronze handle and crossguard as well as a polished blade. Obverse ricasso maker marked "WILKINSON SWORD CO. LTD. LONDON", reverse ricasso is marked "THE F S FIGHTING KNIFE.", with straight cross guard, blade having been used, worn and sharpened 153mm in length, bronze handle with crossed etched grip and button pommel, measuring 28 cm in total, fine.