United Kingdom. A Well Worn Wilkinson Second Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Republic of 1884 in Hohenberg an der

1884 in Hohenberg an der Eger

both demonstrating loss of finish and one missing its pinback

maker marked "STEINHAUER & LUCK LUDENSCHEID" and marked "GES

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

The thick leather washer at the crossguard junction is painted black

United Kingdom. A Well Worn Wilkinson Second Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Republic of 1884 in Hohenberg an derA 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.