Original British WWII First Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife by Wilkinson Sword Company German Mauser 98k K98 Below the ribbon bars are

Below the ribbon bars are the six awards

with some original internals deactivated and welded into the receiver to complete the look

in preparation for D-Day

motivated officer

While Abraham Lincoln first called VMI "The West Point of the South" because of its role during the American Civil War

Original British WWII First Pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife by Wilkinson Sword Company German Mauser 98k K98 Below the ribbon bars areOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare first pattern Fairborn Sykes fighting knife manufactured by the legendary Wilkinson sword company. It is offered in very good condition and features a 2 inch S snapped cross guard. It measures 11 overall length, with a 6 blade. The knife shows use and wear but the majority of the nickel plating is still intact and features the following markings on either side of the base of the blade: THE F S