The story of the ice axe is a convoluted one, befitting the extraordinary and macabre story of the Trotsky assassination. For the avid collector, who lives in Boca Raton, Florida, the ice axe had become something of an obsession. Why, if the killer had an automatic pistol and a 13in dagger, did he resort to the ice axe? Facebook Twitter Pinterest The ice axe, scheduled to go on display in Washington next year. According to Melton, none of his treasures has quite the eerie presence of the ice axe.

Source: The Guardian September 13, 2017 18:07 UTC