United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, Beaded and Ringed Model, Broad Arrow Export Example Auction Instituted in 1873 by King

Instituted in 1873 by King Rama V

He died on post in Santiago de Chile on December 27

and small arms fire

marked "GENEVE Cylindre 6 Rubis" and numbered "6196"

The ring measures 20

United Kingdom. A Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife, Beaded and Ringed Model, Broad Arrow Export Example Auction Instituted in 1873 by KingA rare and well preserved third pattern style Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife, measuring 32 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17. 5 cm long, toned, magnetic steel blade which retains a rich and unspoiled crossgrain throughout. The blade meets an elongated oval guard which is stamped on the reverse with a mark of ENGLAND, indicating a wartime example exported to the United States. The guard transitions in a striking toned