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84 - Belgian combat dagger. Made from a Belgian M1889 bayonet bla…
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Estimate €100 - €200
Description
Belgian combat dagger. Made from a Belgian M1889 bayonet blade, re-cut to a pointed tip and double-edged. Protective scabbard. Sturdy one-piece wooden hilt with a leather wrist strap. Sheath made of sheet metal, with the rear edge folded down to form a flat surface pierced with two holes for a suspension lace, which, as is often the case, is missing. Signs of wear and patina. Belgian fighting dagger. Made from a Belgian M1889 bayonet blade reshaped to a double-edged point. Protective guard, substantial one-piece wooden grip and leather sword knot. Sheet-metal scabbard with a folded rear edge forming a flat surface pierced with two holes for a suspension lace, which is often missing. Wear and patina.
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