Spain, Facist State. A Falange Youth Knife With Belt & Buckle Newly Listed 16 mm (w) x 40

16 mm (w) x 40

such as the raid at Cabanatuan on January 30

silvered bronze with white

polished black finish

479 mm (h)

Spain, Facist State. A Falange Youth Knife With Belt & Buckle Newly Listed 16 mm (w) x 40A grouping of a third reich period Spanish Falange youth knife with belt and buckle; the knife measures 257 mm with the scabbard on, and features a 140 mm long brushed (magnetic) blade, with a dull edge and a chipped tip. The blade is etched Viva Espana! and is dated 1940 on the reverse ricasso. The blade exhibits moderate oxidation from age. The thick blackened brown leather washer at the crossguard junction sits firmly in place. The crossguard