Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard Hotchkiss .303 which appears to be silver

which appears to be silver

however the main body and fuses have paint wear

This sash was was used for the funeral of someone who was an "Honorary Senator" and this sash was given in gratitude of their service

The Barrel is 1/2 inch shorter than they usually are

and has not been modified from the original issue configuration

Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard Hotchkiss .303 which appears to be silverOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fitted with a single edged spear point blade, this is an original German WWII Nahkampfmesser close 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 lightly used condition, this knife has a smooth wooden grip secured by