Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by ERN with Ribbed Grips and Replica Scabbard Category_MG 42 Accessories Attached to the award is

Attached to the award is 3 inches of black

A very nice example of an early issue M3 knife from a desirable maker

The frame is glued shut and we don't want to damage it by opening

PFC stripes

and then imported into the state of Louisiana

Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by ERN with Ribbed Grips and Replica Scabbard Category_MG 42 Accessories Attached to the award isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service worn example of an original trench fighting knife (kampfmesser) with scabbard, as used by the Germans in WWI. Based on the amount of wear and the replica scabbard, 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 4", with a false edge