Place | Oceania: Australia |
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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 |
Clasp Knife
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.