ADRA OPERATIVO

The A.D.R.A. (Arditi Distruttori Regia Aeronautica) operated during World War II in the North African territories and were awarderd two silver medal of honour. The Adra battallion had the complex task to sabotage enemy military airports through missions in which they used new warfare techniques until then unknown.

Today, the 17° Stormo Incursori, a special unit of the Italian Airforce, takes over to the glorious batallion and lines up carrying at the belt the true symbol of their courage: the combat dagger. ADRA, a dagger of European classical shape, was developed and wanted by the 17° Stormo high command.

ADRA is available in three versions, this is the Operativa Version. Burnished, without military logo and comes with calf sheat.

Details:

Weight: 330 g
Blade Length: 17,8 cm
Overall Length: 31cm
Blade Thickness : 6,3 mm
Blade Steel: N690 (58HRC)
Grinding: flat
Handle Material: Forprene (NATO MIL-SPEC elastomer)
Serration: yes, one side only
Finishing: MIL-C-13924 Black coating.