United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Auction dated “DEN 18

dated “DEN 18

the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service merged to form the Royal Air Force on April 1

ring marked by undefinable French maker’s mark

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

as mentioned in the Fifth Supplement to the London Gazette 31173 of Friday

United Kingdom. A Wooden Handled Wilkinson Third Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Auction dated “DEN 18A 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