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Title San Marco Brigade marine commando knife
Nationality Italian
Period c 1940
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This very rare knife has a black bakelite grip with the Fasces impressed into both sides of the grip. There is also the motif 'RM' on either side of an anchor for 'Reggio Marina' (ie Italian Royal Navy). This has a 8.25 inch blade, a full inch longer than the Fascist militia combat knife on which this blade is based.

The San Marco Brigade saw extensive service in the Mediterranean theatre and in North Africa. They are still part of the Italian navy today and, I believe, are currently serving in Afghanistan.

The condition is excellent: there is perhaps 30% of the original anodised finish to the blade; the scabbard would appear to have its original paintwork.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Dirks : Italian : 20th Century]

testimonials

Wanted to let you know the items arrived today. Great job on the packing. Too often I buy very expensive and irreplaceable items from the UK and they get sent barely packed to protect them from the various postal services - appreciate you going the extra mile to insure it arrived in the shape it left. Thanks again, look forward to doing business with you in the future. Items were very nice, exactly as offered.

M M, USA, 18.03.2010

Good news, my friend, the boot knife has arrived safe and sound. This example will more than fill my collection need.

R M, USA, 01.05.2008

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