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Title Fighting knife
Nationality German
Period c 1944
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This rare boot knife has what appears to be a belt clip on the top of the scabbard. These weapons were made in the closing years of WW2, when many of the troops were issued with self-loading assault rifles which has no provision for a bayonet. The absence of inspection stamps might suggest this was a private purchase item.

It has all its original black paint finish on the scabbard, factory polish to the blade and beechwood grips to the hilt. It is in ex-stores condition throughout.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Dirks : German : 20th Century]

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The bayonet is a splendid addition to my collection...

C T, UK, 03.12.2008

Hanger arrived safe and sound 11.30ish today. Very pleased, it's as expected. Your excellent pics make all the difference in terms of confident buying over the net. As a matter of interest, the frog, which as you said is very a/f, is, as you thought, 'spot on'. On closer inspection it is a mk.1 Naval Frog, designated 'for cutlasses'. Date seems around 1860ish give or take.

By the way, I think your site is very user friendly. Seems to work much better than many and up to date, a rarity!!!

C W, UK, 20.04.2006

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