United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Hold Sell died on January 14

Sell died on January 14

The tip is adorned on both the obverse and reverse with raised oak leaves

including a EISENBAHN TRUPPE (RAILWAY TROOPS) 1914 and 1916 cap badge

encircled by a ring of gilt facets

The cuff on each sleeve has a 15 mm wide olive green embroidered braid

United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Hold Sell died on January 14A wooden handled variant of the third pattern variation of this famous fighting knife. Often thought to be post war, wooden handled versions of the F S were issued through the later years of the war both to Aircrew, Boatcrew and most branches of the forces. The wooden handled F~S is most commonly found in two basic styles with this particular version closely imitating a 3rd pattern metal handled type. Featuring a black wooden handle with blackened