United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Auction the reverse inscribed “Für Treue

the reverse inscribed “Für Treue Dienste in der SS” (For Loyal Services in the SS)

with fine hand engraved details

the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service merged to form the Royal Air Force on April 1

Curragh Resources went bankrupt in 1993

United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Auction the reverse inscribed “Für TreueA 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