Dagger identification

I am trying to identify this dagger. It was my uncles who served in WW2 and was in with all the stuff he brought home with him. Any help in identifying where it is from or any info would be appreciated. The blade measures 6” and the entire dagger measures 11 3/4” with scabbard. Possibly copper or brass and very ornate. I know he served in Africa, Italy and I think he was in England also. It also appears to be double edged but isn’t very sharp. Also there is rust on the blade. Thank for any help!

 

It looks interesting, but the pictures are too small to be able to tell much.

 

Marietta
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Ok thanks for the help on the pictures . Hopefully these are better. Note the blue on the blade is just a reflection.

 

Could this be a letter opener instead of a dagger?

 

Yes definitely a gladiator.

 

for starters...it will kill............but....it's a letter opener.
maybe Italian...??

 

LOL! I thought it might be since it wasn’t very sharp! Probably is Italian since he served in Italy. Any idea how much it is worth?

 

I agree, definitely a letter opener, and it looks Italian. It reminds me of antique and vintage Florentine souvenir jewellery.

The medallion with the diamond shape could be a town crest. If you have a lot of time on your hands, you can check here:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Coats_of_arms_of_municipalities_of_Italy_by_region

 

Not a gladiator. A suit of armor displayed as a military trophy.

 

Hi Marietta...I also own a similar dagger with almost the exact same handle...but the blade is 9 inches...The blade edges are dull which makes me think it is also a letter opener...In the research that I did, the image on the handle most resembles a Spanish Conquistador...

 

Hi @Dupk333 .....Mari was a one hit wonder who posted only this dagger in mid April...and never returned....so talking to her is futile......BUT....U can chat with the rest of us to your delight !!!

Nice dagger....& yes I echo your findings !!

 

Thanks for the reply @komokwa ... Any idea on the age of something like this piece that I have or how I can estimate a value to sell?

 

I'm sorry....that's a tough one...
you're missing the sheath ....so I don't see more than $20 here ...if that!

Keep searching for others.....maybe I'm missing something!