Italian Dagger with Polished Scabbard

[JamesT]

Hello

Any thoughts on this dagger?

Firstly is it pukka and secondly if it is - what unit?

Many thanks

James

[JamesT]

A few more pics of the dagger.

Is this a Model 1932 Italian Facist Dress Dagger with dress scabbard?

Anyway this dagger is looking for a new home.

Regards

James

[Controbanda]

A few more pics of the dagger.

Is this a Model 1932 Italian Facist Dress Dagger with dress scabbard?

Anyway this dagger is looking for a new home.

Regards

James

Yes , is MVSN '32 dress model, to be sure that is "pukka" a close up photo of fascio could help.
Cheers

[JamesT]

Hi Contraband

Any thanks for your comment.

Here are two more photos. What do you think? Should I unscrew the fascia to have a better look? I'd rather not

James

[tankredi]

Hi Contraband

Any thanks for your comment.

Here are two more photos. What do you think? Should I unscrew the fascia to have a better look? I'd rather not

James

Better not unscrew!
The material of the screw is rather soft and by unscrewing it you might leave some nasty scratches to the head of the srew.

What does "pukka" mean?

[JamesT]

Hello

Pukka is an English army slang word meaning genuine or very good. From the days of the Indian Raj. I think it actually means well cooked hence very good

So can I assume that the dagger is genuine?

Many thanks

James

[Controbanda]

Hello

Pukka is an English army slang word meaning genuine or very good. From the days of the Indian Raj. I think it actually means well cooked hence very good

So can I assume that the dagger is genuine?

Many thanks

James

It Seems pukka to me , fascio well done,as tankredi said dont touch it!

Cheers

[Semovente]

Hello

Pukka is an English army slang word meaning genuine or very good. From the days of the Indian Raj. I think it actually means well cooked hence very good

So can I assume that the dagger is genuine?

Many thanks

James

Yes Its a term that is Indian in origin !....as said its.from the days of the British Empire...karki is also of the same in it use as a term for something from that time....cheers