Original German WWII Wood Handle Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard Receiver Top Cover - 507th Parachute Infantry

- 507th Parachute Infantry

it is 15 1/4" long with a 9 3/8" nickel-plated steel blade

WWI era issued to front line troops fighting in trenches

The recruiting sign shows moderate wear with a few areas of heavy oxidation

The original smooth Trigger is present and it retains 95% of its original blackened (blued) finish and it still rotates smoothly on the Trigger Screw and the Trigger still crisply releases the Hammer

Original German WWII Wood Handle Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard Receiver Top Cover - 507th Parachute InfantryOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fitted with a single edged clip point blade, this is an original fighting knife used by the Germans in WWI and then again in WWII. In nice used condition, this knife has a smooth wooden grips. Grip scales are in good condition, with no cracks or major chips, and a nice color. The blade is full length on the bottom of the blade, while the top has a false edge. The blade has been used, but is still quite sharp and in