Dagger of the Overseas Forces / of the Fumacos
France
Around 1950
Steel, iron, leather
Long. total: 27.5; Long. blade: 16 cm

Straight double-edged blade with a central ridge.
Right guard in diamond shape, marked on the underside "LE COMMANDO INOX MARQUE & MODELE DEPOSES SUPER-NOGENT".
Iron rocket with twenty-five grooves.
Leather sheath with belt loop and iron tip.

Weapon used by the Marine Commandos (Fumacos = Marine Commando Fusiliers) during the Algerian War (Around 1957-62).

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