30th Jun, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
Lot 129
 

129

A Second World War First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife, the 17cm hand forged steel...

A Second World War First Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife, the 17cm hand forged steel blade etched THE F-S FIGHTING KNIFE in a canted square at the ricasso, the opposing side with maker's mark for Wilkinson Sword Ltd., London, the nickel hilt with recurving crossguard and diamond chequered grip, the pommel with peened tang tip, with nickel plated brass mounted leather scabbard incised with the initials EW for Ellis Woolcock (the original owner), 33cm; also, his group of medals, comprising 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 1ST ARMY clasp, France and Germany Star, Defence and War Medal, with King's Badge, RASC cap badge, part of his Soldier's Service and Pay Book, Discharge Certificate and two Identity Cards. Footnote:- Corporal Ellis Woolcock (T/73754) served with the Royal Army Service Corps attached to the Royal Army Medical Corps and was the vendor's late grandfather

Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000


 

. Some black patching to blade and slight discolouration to the hilt. The scabbard has had its side straps removed. There is a small dent to the chape.

 


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Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 30th Jun, 2021

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