Original German WWII Bakelite Handle Trench Fighting Knife by PUMA-Werk with Scabbard British Field Gear This indicates military production for

This indicates military production for the British empire

The most interesting by far however is the Totenkopf (Skull) insignia

The scabbard retains its 8 original “staples” (actually conveyor belt joiners) at the throat to keep the knife from cutting the scabbard

There was a second printing of 1

During this operation the regiment made the 9th Division's first river assault of the war by crossing the River Oued

Original German WWII Bakelite Handle Trench Fighting Knife by PUMA-Werk with Scabbard British Field Gear This indicates military production forOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fair example of the rare German WWII Bakelite Handled Trench Knife with scabbard. It is made in typical World War II "trench knife" style, with a 5 3 4 inch drop point dagger blade and an overall length of 10 inches. The knife has contoured red bakelite grip scales, retained with three pins. The hilt has a small oval cross guard and the blade is stamped on the ricasso with the La GUSSTAHL PUMA trademark.