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
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Edged weapon or club
Physical Description
Material: Steel; Wood; Leather
Measurement
Overall: 35.56 cm
Copyright
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