Springfield Armory Museum - Collection Record
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Title: | DAGGER - DAGGER |
Maker/Manufacturer: | |
Date of Manufacture: | C 1920 |
Eminent Figure: | |
Catalog Number: | SPAR 8077 |
Measurements: | OL: 34.2CM 13 1/2" BL: 25.4CM 10" |
Object Description:
DAGGER
Maker unknown - Cast iron reproduction dagger, possibly Etruscan style, made for decorative purposes only, and probably circa 1920. Wide double-edged blade 10" long. Blade "engraved" on one side. Ornately cast relief work on hilt.
No markings.
Dagger donated to the Springfield Armory NHS by Tufts University (Victor A. Friend Collection) on 3 August 1979.
As web photo illustrates, Victor Friend is the same man that brought you Friend's Baked Beans.