Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard 19th Century They still have much of

They still have much of the original "Piano Varnish" finish that was applied to these at the factory

which has a very interesting inscription in German black letter typeface:

now commanded by Brigadier General Norman Cota

His remains have never been recovered

Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard 19th Century They still have much ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fitted with a single edged spear point blade, this is an original German WWII Nahkampfmesser fighting knife, with a great "boot" scabbard. 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. In very good used condition, this knife has a smooth wooden grip secured by three rivets.