| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL24208.001 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Physical description | Brass, Steel |
| Location | Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery: Gallery 3: Special Forces |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Knuckle Knife : Australia
Description
Australian knuckleduster fighting knife. Brass knuckleduster hilt with four finger slots and studs on the guard. The spear point double edged blade is fastened into a slotted groove in the grip and secured by two steel rivets. There are no markings visible on blade or guard.
History / Summary
This knife belonged to VX27997 Thomas Smyth who served with the 2/4th Field Regiment in New Guinea during the Second World War.