American Model 1917 Knuckleduster Dagger and Scabbard Accession Number: RELAWM03754

Description

American Model 1917 Knuckleduster Dagger and Scabbard. The hilt has a pressed steel knuckle guard with six studs in the shape of a pyramid and a wooden grip that has four finger grooves. The crossguard is stamped US LF&Co over 1917. The triangular blade is blued and unmarked. Carved into the right side grip is P.C.ANDERSON. The green leather scabbard has a blackened chape and a locket with a double hook clip to attach it to the US webbing equipment. It is marked HF on the throat

Contextual Description

This dagger was carried by an American soldier killed in a tank near Bonny in October 1918 during the breaking of the Hindenburg Line and brought back to Australia by Major General Gellibrand, 3rd Australian Division.

Details

Accession Number
RELAWM03754
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Classification
Technology
Object Type
Edged weapon or club
Physical Description
Material: Steel; Wood; Leather
Measurement
Overall: 35.56 cm
Date Made
1917
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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