Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Knife certificate_of_authenticity a fine quality day badge

a fine quality day badge in solid silver

The Battalion was raised in Cape Breton under the authority of G

45cm (17 1/2 inches)

1913 in Michelstadt on the river Oder (the modern day border river between Germany and Poland)

superposed by a hand-made symbol of charity with enamels of multiple colors

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Knife certificate_of_authenticity a fine quality day badge(Kampfmesser). An extremely well preserved close combat knife, measuring 29 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 15 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. Unmasked, the blade emanates from an exposed tang with a handle grip consisting of two pieces of dark brown wood, secured in place with three magnetic metal rivets. The crossguard features a hooked quillon to protect the user