Original U.S. Civil War Homemade Iron Knuckle Dusters Swedish Militaria Puerto Rico on 11 May

Puerto Rico on 11 May

Army had only 86 dental officers

and the base material of the two bullion enlisted dress litzen on each side of the collar opening is Hochrot (Deep Red) wool

and comes complete with original Australian made liner and a brown helmet net

The clubs were usually made out of wood

Original U.S. Civil War Homemade Iron Knuckle Dusters Swedish Militaria Puerto Rico on 11 MayOriginal Item: One of a kind. Just acquired from a recent military auction, is a great example of an iron knuckle duster dating from the United States Civil War. These were moderately popular for close combat during the war. These are quite smart looking, and probably were hand carved after the original casting. The knuckles measure 3 3 4 inches wide by 2 5 8 inches high and 5 8 inches wide at the widest part. See others similar in Civil War