United Kingdom. A First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac obverse with central NSDAP-style German

obverse with central NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

SOLINGEN” for the firm of Weyersberg

noted Meise’s competency and his dedication to National Socialist ideals

marked with an Iron Cross and the patriotic verse "Aus grosser Zeit" (For Larger Time) on the lid

also included in a group is Barth’s aluminum ID tag

United Kingdom. A First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac obverse with central NSDAP-style GermanThe First Pattern F S was produced for a nine month period and remained reasonably consistent in both its design showing very little deviation or change from what we now recognize as the standard form. This particular example features the characteristic knurling grip and correct pommel nut, the s shaped crossguard is 5cm in width and is fitting correctly with the F S etching on the rossco, notably with the etching very close to the crossguard and