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Knuckle duster, England, 1914-1918
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Knuckle duster, England, 1914-1918
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Soldiers during the First World War were issued with weapons and guns but many took their own unofficial weapons as well. Worn on the knuckles during man-to-man combat and perhaps carried during night time trench raids, the spiked metal could potentially add severe injuries to the punch being thrown. The retractable blade measures 60 mm.

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Place made: England, United Kingdom

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  • Library reference: Science Museum A204778
  • Photo number: L0057687
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