Fascist dagger Model 1937 "eagle beak" [Authentication]

[Shining]

Hello,

I'd like to have your opinions about this Italian dagger Model 1937 with an "eagle beak". Is it a true one or a copy ?
Can you also tell me what's the price range for this kind of dagger ?

I add that the tip of the sheath can be screwed on.
Thanks a lot for your help.

Regards

Antoine

[Shining]

Anyone ?

[Semovente]

Hello Shining...all good to me ...hanging straps /chains missing but otherwise nice example...price ...well it depends on who you buy off..saw one for $ 1000 dollers on the net !!..i bought one for £450 some years ago...so shop around...Semovente

[Shining]

Thank you Semovente ! Yes, with hanging straps and chains it costs more.
Price for this one is round £510.

[Ironcrown]

Nice original for me too

[Shining]

Thank you Ironcrown.
On another forum, I was told there were copies of the fasces and that the fasces had to measure exactly 1 inch (2,54 cm). In this case the seller told me it's less (2,1 cm).

Do you know about this ? Whoever the manufacturer was, the fasces had to measure exactly the same size ?

I post a photo zoomed on it. I don't understand how it can possibly be bigger in the same hole. What do you think about it ? How can we see if the insignia has been replaced by a copy ?

EDIT: Besides, the "fascio" doesn't fill the entire hole... Have you seen this already on a dagger ?

[Shining]

Well, I have the answer. The dagger itself is good but the insignia "fascio" has been replaced after the war. It explains why it doesn't fit exactly.

Maybe the original one was removed during the "epuration" of the fascist regime.

[Semovente]

Shining...i dont think you need to worry !..all good...

[Semovente]

Look at this one Shining...i picked this one up about ten years ago...totaly original ..chains etc but no fascio ever been fitted on the white celluloid plastic grip ????..the screw is present on the other side..as normal..but no fascio !!???...it shows no sighn of been messed with or disturbed etc..so you think your dagger odd then thoughts on this mystery ??....

[Semovente]

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[fabioq]

Standing on the white colour of the handle, this last knife was intended for a general . . . .

[Semovente]

Standing on the white colour of the handle, this last knife was intended for a general . . . .

Thanks Fabioq..ok..so a dagger for a general...but what about the fascio on the grip ?..was it a personal choice do you think ?