{"product_id":"italian-fascist-wwii-m37-army-officer-s-dagger-with-sheath","title":"Italian Fascist WWII M37 Army Officer’s Dagger with Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Fascist World War II M37 Army officer’s dagger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fine example of the military sidearm worn by Italian officers during the Fascist period. The dagger measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 1\/2 inch blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and is complete with its sheath. The blade is noted as being somewhat loose in the sheath, but the dagger retains strong overall display appeal as a recognizable Italian WWII officer’s edged weapon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M37 officer’s dagger was part of the formal military dress and sidearm tradition of Fascist Italy. Like many European military daggers of the interwar and World War II period, it served less as a battlefield weapon and more as a symbol of rank, service, and military identity. These daggers remain collectible today for their distinctive Italian design, historical association, and connection to the armed forces of the Axis period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a solid and attractive Italian WWII officer’s dagger with clean collector appeal. The M37 pattern, Fascist-era military association, complete sheath, and compact officer dagger form make it a strong addition for collectors of World War II edged weapons, Italian militaria, Fascist-period artifacts, and Axis officer sidearms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blade is somewhat loose in the sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 12 inches overall, with a 6 1\/2 inch blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e5-star rated store trusted by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFast, reliable shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExpertly handled collectibles, always packed with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089227345994,"sku":"WIW1390","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/37342698.jpg?v=1787250747","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/italian-fascist-wwii-m37-army-officer-s-dagger-with-sheath","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}