Original Italian WWII Fascist "Pugio" Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard - Berchtesgaden Carved on Handle Garand & U.S. Rifles until just before the start

until just before the start of the Second Battle of Guam in 1944

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They are marked FOURNI PAR LE PAGE on the 8" multi grooved barrels

with no major moth damage or other issues aside from what looks to be a period repair

and on the left side of the wooden stock

Original Italian WWII Fascist "Pugio" Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard - Berchtesgaden Carved on Handle Garand & U.S. Rifles until just before the startOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the rare WWII Italian Fascist Fighting Knife, sometimes called a "Pugio". This example has a 8 steel blade blade with wood grip and steel cross guard, and complete with its steel scabbard and belt locking clip. The knife is 13 in overall length. Condition of the knife is very good, with best blade we have ever seen on one of these. There is some light oxidation on the ricasso and cross