Original Italian WWII Fascist Pugio Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard U.S. Flare Guns This is a very attractive

This is a very attractive all brass two draw seaman's telescope dating from the latter part of the 1700s

however this example does not appear to have spent any time under the ground

The stock is below the level of the lock plate

For the Marines and Army men who had battled for Saipan's rocky shores at great cost

So much for the Historical Facts

Original Italian WWII Fascist Pugio Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard U.S. Flare Guns This is a very attractiveOriginal Item: One Only. This is an excellent example of the rare WWII Italian Fascist Fighting Knife, sometimes called a "Pugio". This example has a 8 steel blade blade with wood grip and steel cross guard, and complete with its steel scabbard and belt locking clip. The knife is 13 1 2" in overall length. Condition of the knife is very good, with the expected wear from service and sharpening. There is some light oxidation on the ricasso and cross