Original German WWII Custom Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot / Belt Scabbard nChannel with correct shell stamping on

with correct shell stamping on the rear of the skirt: 1 1 1293

Overall Length: 27 inches

Marked U on the hanger Ring

It has a heavy octagonal barrel in

- "Yard Long" photo of Dreier (seated officer far right) with the 151st Airborne Tank Company

Original German WWII Custom Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot / Belt Scabbard nChannel with correct shell stamping onOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fitted with a single edged spear point blade, this is an original German WWII Nahkampfmesser close fighting knife, with a great "boot" 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 a smooth clear plastic grip