| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Peronne |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM09813 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Physical description | Aluminium, Steel |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Western Front 1916: Weaponry |
| Maker |
Robbins Ltd |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | c 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Robbins Duddley Push Dagger : Private P G Shaw, 5 Pioneer Battalion, AIF
Description
Robbins Duddley Push Dagger combination trench dagger and knuckle duster fighting knife. Aluminium grip that has moulded finger grooves and a steel knuckle guard. It has a plain double edged stilletto blade with a broken point. The heel of the grip is stamped ROBBINS DUDLEY.
History / Summary
This dagger was found in trench outside Peronne in 1918 by Private P G Shaw, 5th Pioneer Battalion, AIF.