United Kingdom. A Beaded & Ribbed Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife United Republic of The National Order is also

The National Order is also designed to reward the various organizations of the Army

with green twisted thread on the eagle to give the wings more definition

and artistic endeavors

George on horseback slaying dragon

demonstrating minor material fatigue consistent with age and field use

United Kingdom. A Beaded & Ribbed Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife United Republic of The National Order is alsoA uncommon version of the F S knife; a Beaded & Ribbed handled variant, featuring a brass handle with a characteric grip design cast into the handle itself, marked with broad arrow over "2" below a blackened steel crossguard, original pommel nut, with likely a replaced blackened steel blade exhiniting minimal contact, blade measures 17. 1 cm (l) and an overall knife length of 29. 7 cm, without scabbard, fine.