Knife Dagger
| Object Number: | 42-30-218 |
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| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Italian |
| Provenience: | Italy |
| Section: | Historic |
| Materials: | Steel Metal Wood |
| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Morgan Wing on behalf of the Estate of Florence C. Whitney, 1942 |
| Other Number: | 510 - Other Number |
Description
Single-edged steel blade with thick back except for small section near point which is thin and sharp. All edges slightly bevelled. On each face near grip is relief decoration of helmeted human head in a shield surrounded by wepons and insignia. Two-piece wooden grip bound together by metal band with floral relief decoration. Eight studs each showing a helmeted human head.
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