Original British WWII Custom Brass Knuckle Duster Push Dagger - Dated 1943 Garand & U.S. Rifles Very rare and ready to

Very rare and ready to display

As the new commander of the Eighth Air Force from January 1944 onwards

Dalrymple who was wounded in the historic battle

Japanese forces opposite their section of the line were virtually annihilated

Original British WWII Custom Brass Knuckle Duster Push Dagger - Dated 1943 Garand & U.S. Rifles Very rare and ready toOriginal Item: One of a kind. This appears to have started life as a U. S. pattern 1918 fighting knife, most likely a French AU LION style of manufacture. The brass grip and knuckle guard is partially retained and was mounted on a dagger blade. The Brass grip is Broad Arrow marked along with the initials B. C. and 43 for 1943. The custom leather scabbard bears a branded Heraldic Lion insignia to the front and a functional closure snap. Overall a very