Original U.S. WWII Theatre Made Custom Brass Handle Souvenir Knuckle Knife U.S. Documents & Books built under license in Spain

built under license in Spain where it was the standard medium machine gun

especially those 10 that had been issued a "BIGOT" clearance

This incredibly rare example features all original parts

On arrival the brigade was attached to the 54th (East Anglian) Division

however both have faded to a gray patina

Original U.S. WWII Theatre Made Custom Brass Handle Souvenir Knuckle Knife U.S. Documents & Books built under license in SpainOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a custom theater made knuckle knife, with a brass "knuckle" grip and a long thin steel blade. These knives were made by the armorers and engineers, usually in the Pacific theater. The large capital ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs and modifications to weapons and gear. Usually the blades were made from existing weapons or from steel components, and the hilts were cast from metals