United Kingdom. A Well Worn Wilkinson Second Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Republic of John (one with three five

John (one with three five year additional service bars and engraved "5127

Lieutenant Colonel Bertholf's accumulated awards and decorations included: Vietnam Service Medal

both demonstrating loss of finish and one missing its pinback

taking Gorizia and thus establishing a bridgehead across the river

demonstrating extensive material fatigue and moisture exposure consistent with being secreted on Mayrhofer’s person during the war

United Kingdom. A Well Worn Wilkinson Second Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Republic of John (one with three fiveA very well worn second pattern variation of this famous fighting knife, featuring a extremely well used and polished brass knurled grip with faint knurling remaining, broad arrow marked, button remaining firmly intact, with a well used and sharped stell blade, unmarked version, straight cross gaurd, blade measures 16. 2 cm and total knife length of 28. 6 cm, without scabbard, fine.