Description
his "old Toronto friend"
mounted to a an eight-pointed silver star base
with a strength of 36 officers
a rare decoration in near extremely fine condition
maker marked "H o/y"
United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, Beaded and Ringed Model, Broad Arrow Export Example Archive his "old Toronto friend"A rare and well preserved third pattern style Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife, measuring 32 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17. 5 cm long, toned, magnetic steel blade which retains a rich and unspoiled crossgrain throughout. The blade meets an elongated oval guard which is stamped on the reverse with a mark of ENGLAND, indicating a wartime example exported to the United States. The guard transitions in a striking toned