Italy, R.S.I. - Royal Navy Dagger

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Italy, WWII - Fascist Repubblica Sociale Modello 1936 Italiana Regia Marina Pugnale da Incursori. In 1936, this dagger was supplied to the special commando units of the Royal Navy / San Marco Marines. The blade is identical to the M35 dagger for “Musketeers of the Duce”. The blade is double edged, 8 ¼ inch long and has a spear point. It shows age grey, spotting and surface scratches throughout. The original buffer pad remains intact. The steel scabbard is black painted. It remains dent free and holds 99% paint coverage. It only shows the odd scratch. The reverse swivel sheet metal hanger is soldered in place and works well. The throat is steel based. The hilt is constructed out of a single piece of molded black bakelite. There are four finger grooves and a fasces to each side. There is a minor chip to the base of the crossguard but that is it. An extremely rare piece!