Original Italian WWII Fascist "Pugio" Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard French & Indian War Marine Corps used AH-1G Cobras

Marine Corps used AH-1G Cobras in Vietnam for a short time before acquiring twin-engine AH-1J Cobras

but it has only caused discoloration

The left rear plate is simply marked 7 x 50

and this is the best that we've had

the grip is also often leather-covered but the pommel is always of metal

Original Italian WWII Fascist "Pugio" Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard French & Indian War Marine Corps used AH-1G CobrasOriginal Item: One Only. This is a very nice example of the rare WWII Italian Fascist Fighting Knife, sometimes called a "Pugio". This example has a 8 1 8 inch steel blade blade with wood grip and steel cross guard, and comes complete with correct steel scabbard and belt clip. The knife is 13 inches 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