Spain, Facist State. A Falange Youth Knife With Belt & Buckle Newly Listed in Russia during Operation Barbarossa

in Russia during Operation Barbarossa

circa 1820-30 period manufacture

on an original ribbon with hook and eye

measuring 83 mm (w) x 96 mm (h)

B&B (Bailey

Spain, Facist State. A Falange Youth Knife With Belt & Buckle Newly Listed in Russia during Operation BarbarossaA 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