Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard - Excellent French Machine Guns and later made contractor sales

and later made contractor sales miniatures for a wider range of American industries

Wexford and Kilkenny

Many makers made these with Leather Scabbards

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The rear receiver cup is marked with serial number 9192 / a

Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard - Excellent French Machine Guns and later made contractor salesOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a German WWII wood handled Nahkampfmesser, or close combat knife, complete with its original steel boot scabbard. The knife follows a practical pattern derived from German fighting knives used during WWI and subsequently manufactured, carried, and reissued during the WWII period. In excellent overall condition, this knife has a smooth wooden grip secured by three steel rivets. Grip