Original Italian WWII Fascist "Pugio" Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard Russian Machine Guns On 2 November 1943

On 2 November 1943

and was used as a limited standard until March 27

This photo is on a page dated 1934

and the YASURIME (file marks) are completely gone

Original Italian WWII Fascist "Pugio" Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard Russian Machine Guns On 2 November 1943Original Item: One Only. This is a very nice example of the rare WWII Italian Fascist Fighting Knife, sometimes called a "Pugio". This example has a 8 inch steel blade blade with wood grip and steel cross guard, and comes complete with correct steel scabbard and belt clip. The knife is 12 3 4 inches in overall length. Condition of the knife is very good, with the expected wear from service and sharpening. There is some light oxidation on the ricasso