United Kingdom. A Ribbed & Roped Version Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with wear and washing rendering

with wear and washing rendering the inscription illegible

the reverse shows a vertical clip

reverse engraved S/SGT

5 mm x 63 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

the Royal Air Force dropped 1

United Kingdom. A Ribbed & Roped Version Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with wear and washing renderingA rare version of the F S knife; a Ribbed & Roped handled variant of the third pattern type of this famous fighting knife. Featuring a blackened alloy handle with characteristic grip pattern known as the "Ribbed & Roped" variant with a pommel which demonstrates a cylindrical top nut, straight cross guard, and well used, sharpened blade measuring 17. 4mm (l), with a total knife length of 29. 9 cm (l), without scabbard, fine.