Original Italian WWII Fascist "Pugio" Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard German Mauser 98k K98 While there were numerous changes

While there were numerous changes made to the earlier 1868 design

which still has much of its original heavy gilding

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Once the weapons were received into the Confederacy various states also added markings but not always

Original Italian WWII Fascist "Pugio" Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard German Mauser 98k K98 While there were numerous changesOriginal Item: One Only. This is an very nice example of the rare WWII Italian Fascist Fighting Knife, sometimes called a "Pugio". This example has a 8 1 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 13 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