Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard Antique Gun Parts It is marked TEX TAN

It is marked TEX TAN on the back

The complete example is offered in great condition

including a Service Worn NSDAP Armband with an Embroidered Insignia

We had lost some altitude

The metal parts consist of two large pieces which have holes meant for dowels to hold the pieces together

Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard Antique Gun Parts It is marked TEX TANOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fitted with a single edged spear point blade, this is an original German WWII Nahkampfmesser close fighting knife, with a steel boot scabbard and lovely patina of age. 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 very good