Original 18th Century Indian Bhuj Fighting “Axe-Knife” with Wootz Steel Warhead & Hidden Pommel Spike Dagger - circa 1750 Gun Parts On 10 July 1944 the

On 10 July 1944 the Company moved again to the vicinity of Ste-Marie-du-Mont in preparation to be shipped back to England

The scabbard of the SG42 Bayonet is made of bakelite and a steel belt clip

We were not able to see the other side of the liner band to look for markings

which has stained part of the Nickel Silver

This is an excellent example complete with mask

Original 18th Century Indian Bhuj Fighting “Axe-Knife” with Wootz Steel Warhead & Hidden Pommel Spike Dagger - circa 1750 Gun Parts On 10 July 1944 theOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a most unusual weapon, seldom encountered on the collectors market. This is known as a "BHUJ" and originated with the Gujarat and Sindh speaking regions in Western India. They were used by armored soldiers on horseback, and are quite formidable. Our example measures 37 1 2" in overall length, and has a heavy iron shaft, which gives it quite a bit of weight. This is topped with an extraordinary BOWIE bladed warhead