Original German WWII Karabiner 98 kurz K98k Leather Sling - Kar98k UZI An exceptionally sturdy open-topped iron

An exceptionally sturdy open-topped iron box-body

On another Kommando

We ate the best food

support for the troops was paramount

The yataghan blade is engraved with the maker on the spine:

Original German WWII Karabiner 98 kurz K98k Leather Sling - Kar98k UZI An exceptionally sturdy open-topped ironOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally genuine World War Two German issue hand sewn, steel hardware, cross hatched embossing, K 98 leather sling. Will also work for G K43 and MP43 44. This is a very nice solid example that retains its original keeper loop, steel buckle with leather guard, and sling end frog (frosch). The leather does have age, but shows visible cross hatching in many places. There is also a faint maker mark on the reverse side