United Kingdom. A Well Worn Wilkinson Second Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Knife Republic of Lieutenant Colonel Bertholf's accumulated awards

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

maker marked "STEINHAUER & LUCK LUDENSCHEID" and marked "GES

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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 Lieutenant Colonel Bertholf's accumulated awardsA 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.