Argentine Gaucho Dagger presented to USAF general

[Bob Hudson]

This was presented to a three-star US Air Force general who was commander of 12th Air Force. His duties included liaison with air forces in Central and South America for Southern Command.

 

This gaucho style dagger has the Argentine Air Force wings in gold on the scabbard. The scabbard and grip are "Alpaca Silver" which is the same as "Nickel silver" - no actual silver but an alloy of copper, zinc and nickel.

 

 

 

 

[sundance]

Well that's flashy. I'm a sucker for knives so I like it. Any idea how it was worn? I don't see rings or a stud.

[Bob Hudson]

[Bob Hudson]

Here's a machete presented to him by the Air Force of Guatemala:

 

 

 

[Bob Hudson]

Here's how the Argentine dagger clips to a belt:

 

 

[dave peifer]

nice pieces,seems no end to the presentations given the higher ranks................dave

[Bob Hudson]

nice pieces,seems no end to the presentations given the higher ranks................dave

 

Yeah, flag and general officers whose duties involve other nations get a lot of souvenirs, but even US commands resulted in some interesting gifts, such as these to an Admiral who got fits galore from US and foreign services.

 

 

 

[dave peifer]

yes..........that was a great group,lee baggett if i recall

[sundance]

Ah, thanks for showing the belt clip.