United Kingdom. A 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Province of China where Arabi Pasha

where Arabi Pasha

a winged man with outstretched wings

Tughra marked on the reverse

presenting protruded ball finials in each quadrant

4 Cadet School at Brighton on June 20

United Kingdom. A 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife Province of China where Arabi PashaThe 2nd Pattern F S is extremely similar to the 1st pattern however the characteristic "S" guard from P 1 has now been hammered flat signaling that offered here is an extremely fine version of the P 2 which was produced later in 1941 as the design was simplified and it was called the 'New Pattern' by Wilkinson. Here, the company logo could be larger and more elongated. This particular example features the characteristic knurling grip and correct