Original U.S. WWII Custom Made Aluminum Cast Knuckle Dusters MP 40 Both the blade ricasso and

Both the blade ricasso and scabbard are marked ČSZ

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French military garb was finding its way to American shores to be placed into the hands and on the backs of Union Army troops almost immediately upon outbreak of the American Civil War

Original interior tag marks these as size Small

The frame and barrel are both marked with British Ordnance Department proof and inspection marks

Original U.S. WWII Custom Made Aluminum Cast Knuckle Dusters MP 40 Both the blade ricasso andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a U. S. WWII set of Custom Made Cast Aluminum Brass Knuckle Duster, used for close combat in the field. These were often cast aboard large ships, who necessarily had small foundries and metalworkers needed to effect repairs on the various parts of a ship. Compared to their usual work, making cast brass knuckles was relatively simple. The look of the surface texture suggests that they