Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by ERN with Ribbed Grips and Scabbard German Uniforms Many Berdans were captured by

Many Berdans were captured by Austro-Hungarians and Germans

This tore the stitching on the liner in the front

Named for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

complete with a rare translucent "glass" style handle

Lion's Head buckles

Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by ERN with Ribbed Grips and Scabbard German Uniforms Many Berdans were captured byOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used example of an original trench fighting knife (kampfmesser) with its original scabbard, as used by the Germans in WWI. Based on the amount of wear, it is very likely it saw service long after WWI, possibly into WWII. The design features a full tang with an all wood ribbed hilt secured by two pins. The knife has a single edged spear point blade of 5 1 2", with a false edge on the top,