WWI Kukri photo

[PringleTree]

From my First World War photo collection. German soldiers with five British Commonwealth/Empire prisoners, including one "Devil in a skirt", as they called the Highlanders. One holds a souvenir kukri. Not a detailed view of the kukri, but I thought it might be of some use to those interested in the history of this weapon.

Chris J.

[edge213]

From my First World War photo collection. German soldiers with five British Commonwealth/Empire prisoners, including one "Devil in a skirt", as they called the Highlanders. One holds a souvenir kukri. Not a detailed view of the kukri, but I thought it might be of some use to those interested in the history of this weapon.

Chris J.

Cool picture

[PringleTree]

From my First World War photo collection. German soldiers with five British Commonwealth/Empire prisoners, including one "Devil in a skirt", as they called the Highlanders. One holds a souvenir kukri. Not a detailed view of the kukri, but I thought it might be of some use to those interested in the history of this weapon.

Chris J.

Cool picture

Thanks, David.

[1967redrider]

You would like Greg Aloisio's book, Knuckle Knives of Second World War. He has lots of pictures of trench knives being carried by GIs.

[WarBaby]

You would like Greg Aloisio's book, Knuckle Knives of Second World War. He has lots of pictures of trench knives being carried by GIs.

It’s a great book, but now out of print and if you can find a copy they usually go for $600 and up.

[PringleTree]

Thanks RedRider and WarBaby--appreciate the suggestions/info.

Chris J.

[1967redrider]

Glad I picked mine up when I did.

[WarBaby]

Glad I picked mine up when I did.

Yep, same!

WB