Knuckle Knife : Australia Accession Number: REL24208.001

Description

Australian knuckleduster fighting knife. Brass knuckleduster hilt with four finger slots and studs on the guard. The spear point double edged blade is fastened into a slotted groove in the grip and secured by two steel rivets. There are no markings visible on blade or guard.

Contextual Description

This knife belonged to VX27997 Thomas Smyth who served with the 2/4th Field Regiment in New Guinea during the Second World War.

Details

Accession Number
REL24208.001
Manufactured by
Unknown
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Edged weapon or club
Physical Description
Material: Brass
Material: Steel
Measurement
Overall length
Date Made
1943
Place Made
Gallery location
Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery, Gallery 3
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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Accession REL24208.001

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