United Kingdom. A Well Worn Wilkinson Second Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Republic of The thick leather washer at

The thick leather washer at the crossguard junction is painted black

Lieutenant Colonel Bertholf's accumulated awards and decorations included: Vietnam Service Medal

taking Gorizia and thus establishing a bridgehead across the river

He served with the 8th Infantry and was discharged on January 6

1884 in Hohenberg an der Eger

United Kingdom. A Well Worn Wilkinson Second Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Republic of The thick leather washer atA very well worn second pattern variation of this famous fighting knife, featuring a extremely well used and polished brass knurled grip with faint knurling remaining, broad arrow marked, button remaining firmly intact, with a well used and sharped stell blade, unmarked version, straight cross gaurd, blade measures 16. 2 cm and total knife length of 28. 6 cm, without scabbard, fine.