Original German WWII Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with HJ Insignia Inlaid Wood Handle & Scabbard m 389 women were eligible

389 women were eligible

In place of the canopy is thick foam and fabric to give it a “packed” look for displaying purposes

There are just a few areas of light oxidation and fouling

Unfortunately the leather of the harness on the one has become quite hard and we do not want to risk breaking the strap trying to remove the cup

This type of alternation was designed by two brothers

Original German WWII Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with HJ Insignia Inlaid Wood Handle & Scabbard m 389 women were eligibleOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fitted with a single edged spear point blade, this is an original German WWII Nahkampfmesser close fighting knife, with what may be a WWI Era scabbard. This basic design was used by Imperial German in WWI, and was popular during WWII as well. Many WWI knives were even reissued for WWII, however this definitely is a WWII production example. In very good lightly used condition, this knife has smooth wooden grip scales