Honored with a 20th century legendary blade

**knotty** · 2nd May 12, 07:46 PM

A fine blade

**Downunder Kilt** · 2nd May 12, 08:03 PM

I think the 7" blade is a bit short for a dirk and I believe that a dagger, being twin bladed, would be out of context as such. You have a fine piece of history there, I would leave it and value it just as it is.

**Dale Seago** · 2nd May 12, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

I think the 7" blade is a bit short for a dirk and I believe that a dagger, being twin bladed, would be out of context as such. You have a fine piece of history there, I would leave it and value it just as it is.

I agree with that. And all honor to your father!!

(BTW, my own dad moved into a "retirement community" with my mom a year or so ago in Colorado; actually I'd call it a "retirement resort". He's of the same generation, a survivor of both Saipan and Iwo Jima. I began to follow in his footsteps by enlisting in the Corps; but after that enlistment I fell to the Dark Side and got a commission in the army.)

**Pleater** · 3rd May 12, 06:27 AM

When over in France after D Day my dad got blood poisoning from an infected cut and was seriously ill and unable to work - he serviced engines for RAF 247 squadron. He carried the mark for the rest of his life.

All he got was the threat of being put on a charge for self inflicted injury.

He brought a Nazi dirk back - with a metal sheath and 'embroidery' along the blade. My brother has it.

I used to have a fighter pilot's compass, which was useful as it glowed in the dark - it was probably radioactive now I think about it.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: