Pocket knife, US Marine Corps c1940s

Object Type
Personal effects/Pocketknife
Date Used
Circa 1940
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Brief Description
Pocket knife featuring a can-opener, bottle opener and knife blade. Stamped lettering reads, "U.S. MARINE CORPS". This knife is an example of items related to the occupation of the Melbourne Cricket Ground by U.S. forces during World War II.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 24 W: 143 D: 12mm (H: 15/16 W: 5 5/8 D: 1/2")
Media/Materials
Metal
Associated Place
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Victoria
Associated Event
World War II
Melbourne Cricket Ground - Military Occupation
Occupation of MCG by troops, WW II
Date Used
Circa 1940
Place Used
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jolimont, Victoria
Location
On display
Registration No
1992.2640

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