Model Knife Item Number: Ci18 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model soapstone bayonet. Handle has deep groove carved into one side, which would fit over the muzzle of a rifle barrel. One side of guard is short and blunt with deep square hole carved into it, the other side of guard extends out. Double edged blade. One side is inscribed with date, "1918".
Narrative
Made by Turkish prisoners of war during WWI
Item History
- Made in Cyprus during 1918
- Owned by Sid Leary before 1950
- Owned by Florence Leary between 1950 and June 1957
- Received from Florence Leary (Donor) during June 1957
What
- Name
- Model Knife
- Identification Number
- Ci18
- Type of Item
- knife
- Material
- soapstone stone
- Overall
- height 5.5 cm, width 2.4 cm, depth 20.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Turkish
- Previous Owner
- Sid Leary and Florence Leary
- Received from
- Florence Leary (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cyprus
When
- Creation Date
- during 1918
- Ownership Date
- before 1950 and between 1950 and June 1957
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1957
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2189/0004