Original WWI German Maker Marked Combat Trench Knife (Nahkampfmesser) Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified

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Original WWI German Maker Marked Trench Knife Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. Close combat trench knife. The standard issue bayonets of WWI were found by most troops to be too long and heavy to make a good combat knife, which resulted, in 1915, in the development of smaller, lighter edged weapons for use in hand-to-hand fighting. The close combat or trench knife saw widespread use during WWI, and came in both ordnance issue and private purchase, with numerous variations. A trench knife with its original metal scabbard and integral, leather belt loop. Nice clean example. All complete and in untouched original condition. Nicely maker marked. Nice!  In good condition with storage wear and very light surface wear. Nicely maker marked. An untouched German bayonet. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided.  Please also see our other items on our web page.