Clasp Knife

Place Oceania: Australia
Accession Number REL33849
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Personal Equipment
Physical description Stainless steel
Maker Shelham
Place made Japan
Date made 1983
Conflict Period 1980-1989
Description

This knife features all stainless construction with the following implements: sheepsfoot blade, can opener, screwdriver, marlin spike and bail. Markings - 5110-66-013-1930; 8/1983; SHELHAM; STAINLESS STEEL; MADE IN JAPAN. (BROAD ARROW CYPHER).

History / Summary

Clasp knife issued to the Australian Army during the 1980 period. This is a continuation of the standard pattern of clasp knives issued since before the Second World War.

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