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Knife, Weapon

Object number2014.50.13 a,b

Date1939-1945

OriginFinland

MediumMetal, leather, tape

Credit LineGift of the family of Isadore "Fred" Dupin, Jack and Patty (Dupin) Dominick, Fred and Bev Dupin

DescriptionSmall, metal knife with brown polished wood grip. Channel across the top of the blade. Cap at the top of the handle has an engraved dotted design. Brown, leather knife holster with silver tape at the tip. Holster has belt attachment clip with chain attached to a ring around the top that has the same engraved dotted design as the knife.Dimensionsa) 7.5" L, 1.25" W, 0.625" D
b) 7.75" L, 1.125" W, 0.75" D
Marks(a)
Stamped at the neck is "FINLA(ND?)".
Historical NotesDonor Patty Dominick’s parents met after WWII. Her father, Isadore “Fred” Dupin, was a tank driver during the war, and after the war he worked for Duquesne beer. He was also a volunteer fireman in Robinson Township, Pennsylvania. He was the Democratic Commissioner for Robinson Township from the 1960s until his death in 1981.

Previous owner Isadore A. Dupin (died 1981)

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