Description
The engravings read:
and a lovely yellowed patina
An original German WW1 Fife
The paint appears to have been touched up in recent years
and apparently Massachusetts bought eight 9-inch and four 11-inch models
Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard - Excellent British Military Hats The engravings read:Original Item: Only One Available. Fitted with a single edged spear point blade, this is an original German WWII Nahkampfmesser close fighting knife, with steel 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, indicated by the shape and style of the grips. In excellent overall condition, this knife has