United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Hold a Württemberg badge

a Württemberg badge

The cuff on each sleeve has a 15 mm wide olive green embroidered braid

Instituted April 21 1896

including a EISENBAHN TRUPPE (RAILWAY TROOPS) 1914 and 1916 cap badge

United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Hold a Württemberg badgeA 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