| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL27073.002 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Physical description | Leather |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Commando Fighting Knife Scabbard : Corporal T R Neeman, 6 Division Signals
Description
Gregory Steel Fighting Knife Scabbard. Stitched brown leather scabbard with steel rivets and press fastener stud strap on the top belt loop as a retainer around the knife grip. It has broad arrow marks pressed into the leather stamped R G Brown,1943.
History / Summary
This knife and scabbard was carried by VX4539 Corporal Thomas Richard Neeman, initially Headquarters Company 2/6th Battalion, later K Section Signals 17th Brigade and 6th Australian Divisional Signals.