Original German 18th Century Hunting Knife with Inscription U.S. Machine Guns Wars Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78

Wars Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78

During an interview before Monday evening's Veterans Day program at the Ottway Ruritan Club

"S"-shaped beveled hammer

Genuine WWII issue

The M42 was mostly worn by Paratroops assigned to Airborne units

Original German 18th Century Hunting Knife with Inscription U.S. Machine Guns Wars Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78Original Item: One of a kind. This is a charming item of high quality with a 5 long, 1 wide blade. Overall length is 9. 25. Features a dark amber grip inlaid with decorative silver and Mother of Pearl on both sides. The entire hilt is mounted in silver which is ornately engraved. The upper, non sharp side of the blade is worked with grooved decorations usually found on early edged weapons. This style knife was a utility piece intended to dispatch