Original U.S. WWII Case "Pig Sticker" Wood Handle Fighting Knife with Correct Belt Scabbard MG 08-15 Maxim This indicates the party rank

This indicates the party rank of Leiter eines Hauptamtes (Head Department Leader) due to the extra gold piping

so this officer may have wanted to always be ready

as the projectile will fall out if handled incorrectly

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The division had such a high casualty rate that it was said that Gerhardt actually commanded three divisions: one on the field of battle

Original U.S. WWII Case "Pig Sticker" Wood Handle Fighting Knife with Correct Belt Scabbard MG 08-15 Maxim This indicates the party rankOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a wonderful example of a hard to find WWII fighting knife in really good, near unissued condition, complete with its original belt scabbard. This lovely "Pig Sticker" knife was made by Case cutlery, one of many companies making similar knives. During WWII there was a very large demand for fighting knives, particularly in the Pacific theater. Not all soldiers would normally be issued them, so the private