Name: Original U.S. WWII GI “Trench Art” Fighting Knife Made from Italian Model 1888 Cavalry Officer’s Sword with MVSN Emblem
Brand: Antique Guns
SKU: original-u-s-wwii-gi-trench-art-fighting-knife-made-from-italian-model-1888-cavalry-officer-s-sword-with-mvsn-emblem
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Original U.S. WWII GI “Trench Art” Fighting Knife Made from Italian Model 1888 Cavalry Officer’s Sword with MVSN Emblem

$118.50

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Original U.S. WWII GI “Trench Art” Fighting Knife Made from Italian Model 1888 Cavalry Officer’s Sword with MVSN Emblem—

$395.00

$118.50

The Story

Original Item. One-of-a-Kind. Theater knives are knives made by military personnel in the various theaters of war. Each knife is unique in its own way due to the maker's style, preferences and materials available. Most theater knives were made from spare parts, wreckage, tools and already existing blades.

These knives were made by the armorers and engineers on request. The larger ships needed to have skilled fabricators on board to make repairs and modifications to weapons and gear. Usually the blades were made from existing weapons or from steel components, and the hilts were cast from metals such as aluminum or zinc.

This is a great theater-made knife likely made by an American soldier from the hilt and blade of an Italian Model 1888 Cavalry Officer’s Sword. The ricasso is stamped with a maker mark, SCUOTTI / NAPOLI. The blade is 6½” long at current length and is sharpened on both sides, turning this into more of a dagger.

The wooden grip shows heavy wear to the finish and has an MVSN emblem attached to one side. The overall length is 11⅛”.

A great knife, ready for display.

Approximate Measurements:
Blade Length: 6 1/2"
Overall length: 11 1/8”