United Kingdom. A First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac stamped with an issue number

stamped with an issue number of “124431” and marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/52” for Deschler & Sohn

marked with an Iron Cross and the patriotic verse "Aus grosser Zeit" (For Larger Time) on the lid

clutching a wreath with a swastika in the center

Medalia comemorativa "Cruciada Importriva Comunismului"

also included in a group is Barth’s aluminum ID tag

United Kingdom. A First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac stamped with an issue numberThe First Pattern F S was produced for a nine month period and remained reasonably consistent in both its design showing very little deviation or change from what we now recognize as the standard form. This particular example features the characteristic knurling grip and correct pommel nut, the s shaped crossguard is 5cm in width and is fitting correctly with the F S etching on the rossco, notably with the etching very close to the crossguard and