Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard 19th Century Embossed on both side of

Embossed on both side of the crosshatch grip in raised letters: SIGNAL / PYROTECHNIC CO

The belt is adjustable to a maximum 35" waist

rather then the 35 indicated by the bombs painted on the A-2 jacket

His remains have never been recovered

now commanded by Brigadier General Norman Cota

Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard 19th Century Embossed on both side 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.