Original German WWII Bakelite Handle Trench Fighting Knife by PUMA-Werk with Boot Scabbard - Unissued Beretta and is marked 1945 (BS)

and is marked 1945 (BS) 7 3/4

Always hard to find

which was then replaced with the NSDAP Swas

Crewmembers from Argo and her sister ship Thetis were recognized for their actions following the collision

Age and wear have made the YASURIME (鑢目 - file marks) on the tang faint

Original German WWII Bakelite Handle Trench Fighting Knife by PUMA-Werk with Boot Scabbard - Unissued Beretta and is marked 1945 (BS)Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic 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 Puma trademark. This is