Lot no. 3232
Coustra 113 dagger, red fibre handle, marked Model 113 registered INOX, 3 brass rivets on tang. Wide two-edged blade, in its original length 14.5 cm. Unmarked steel guard. Original brown leather scabbard with functional snap. This dagger was used unofficially by a number of parachute units in Madagascar and Africa. Coustra 113 dagger. Red fibre grip marked Modèle 113 Déposé INOX three brass rivets on tang. Wide doubledged blade full length 14.5 cm. Steel guard unmarked. Original brown leather scabbard with retaining strap and working snap. Dagger unofficially used by certain paratroop units in Madagascar and Africa.
See original version (French)
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