Original U.S. WWII Custom Knuckle Duster Fighting Knife As Seen in Book Signed By Author - Page 303 Martini-Henry Accessories This is not a reproduction

This is not a reproduction but a rare original

as is the "wing" safety

The sword comes complete with an ALL BRASS field scabbard which after the CRIMEAN WAR became known as "colonial" issue

by Charles Hobson

Troubridge received substantive promotion to lieutenant-colonel (without purchase)

Original U.S. WWII Custom Knuckle Duster Fighting Knife As Seen in Book Signed By Author - Page 303 Martini-Henry Accessories This is not a reproductionOriginal Item: One of a kind. As seen in the fantastic book Knuckle Knives of the Second World War by Greg Aloisio on page 303, this knife is a custom made cast fighting knife with leather sheath. The author used this knife and a specimen for his wonderful book and even signed page 303 where this knife is featured. The signed copy of the book accompanies the purchase of this knife. The knife features a double side blade, sturdy but crude construction