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British Commando Dagger and Sheath

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daggers (weapons); sheaths (cases)
England
c. 1939-1945
Metal; wood
overall: 29.50 cm x 5.25 cm x 2.00 cm
World War Two commando's dagger with leather scabbard, which has two tabs for sewing onto uniform. The commando to whom this belonged was a paratrooper who carried the dagger in his boot. Metal grip; government issue.
Dagger, weapon, paratrooper, commando, knife
Metalwork
Western Modern 1900-1950
Gift of Dr. Bruce L. and Mrs. Dorothy E. Brown
U998.2.4

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