Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard - Excellent MG 42 and there is a faded

and there is a faded cartouche on the left side of the butt stock

on aircraft

pistol grip and buttstock

This was then removed

and is tightly wrapped with twisted bullion wrapped wire

Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard - Excellent MG 42 and there is a fadedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a German WWII wood handled Nahkampfmesser, or close combat knife, complete with its original steel boot scabbard. The knife follows a practical pattern derived from German fighting knives used during WWI and subsequently manufactured, carried, and reissued during the WWII period. In excellent overall condition, this knife has a smooth wooden grip secured by three steel rivets. Grip