United Kingdom. A Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Newly Listed 2nd Class with Swords (zinc

2nd Class with Swords (zinc

University of Western Ontario (32

England in 1885 and worked as a Car Motorman in Winnipeg prior to enlisting in March 1916

also served overseas during the war and were fortunate enough to return to Canada

United Kingdom. A Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Newly Listed 2nd Class with Swords (zincAn 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