knife, fighting, Fairbairn-Sykes, 1st Pattern, knife, fighting
Accession Number
NAM.2004-11-158-1
Description
Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, 1st pattern, 1941. Inscribed for Tpr Ralph Hooper, No 5 Commando, formerly Royal Armoured Corps. Manufactured by Wilkinson Sword Company Limited. Knife has a curved cross-guard, inscribed with owner's name, bright metal blade. Associated with Commandos, World War Two (1939-1945).
