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[Knife in leather sheath]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09555.24 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Object Date: 1938-1958 Pagination: 1 pin Height: 26.9 cm, Width: 6 cm Order a Copy

A wooden handled Robeson Shuredge knife with 13 cm. long blade. U.N.S. is engraved on the base of the blade close to the handle. The sheath is in a light brown leather case with a snap closure around the handle. The sheath has a belt loop. Askin, T., C.Q. M, U.S.N. is written in black on the front. Askin, T. B. H., C. Q. M. is also written across the back of the sheath.

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