United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Auction German Eagle Order with Swords

German Eagle Order with Swords Award Document ("Die Deutsche Verdienstmedaille Mit Schwertern"

the German occupation government merged the Marechaussee with the "Rijksveldwacht" (Gendarmerie) and the "Gemeenteveldwacht" (Municipal Police Officers)

with fine hand engraved details

Benjamin Creasy and Mrs

United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Auction German Eagle Order with SwordsA 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