1917 Italian First tipe ARDITI Combat Knife

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Italian 1917 First pattern assault knife ARDITI

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Very nice. I have an example similar (also in much worse condition) but with a slightly different shaped handle and crossguard.

Was always told it was for the GIL (which is stamped in the blade).....


Anyway, welcome and a nice example

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The GIL dagger is clearly inspired by this of the ARDITI.
The GIL was born during the Fascist era and was given to young people.
GIL means Italian Youth Littorio.

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The GIL dagger is clearly inspired by this of the ARDITI.
The GIL was born during the Fascist era and was given to young people.
GIL means Italian Youth Littorio.
The dagger of the ARDITI was created at the end of the First World War, using the tip of the blade of the long bayonet of the rifle Veterli

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The GIL dagger is clearly inspired by this of the ARDITI.
The GIL was born during the Fascist era and was given to young people.
GIL means Italian Youth Littorio.

Yes...my reply was really poorly worded. Was aware of what the GIL was but as you note...the design carried over. Even the leather scabbard is a near perfect match.

Personally, while not a fan of the scabbard design, I really like the feel of the knife in hand. Well balanced

Your is in fantastic shape for being 100 years old

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Veterli 1870 bayonet

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Yes...my reply was really poorly worded. Was aware of what the GIL was but as you note...the design carried over. Even the leather scabbard is a near perfect match.

Personally, while not a fan of the scabbard design, I really like the feel of the knife in hand. Well balanced

Your is in fantastic shape for being 100 years old

Thanks!
The knife was from my grandfather who fought in the Arditi assault troops

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Thanks!
The knife was from my grandfather who fought in the Arditi assault troops

very nice. They were pretty tough guys!

Take good care of it!

You should post the other bayonet in a new thread

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Pictures of ARDITI in WW1

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