Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Knife Auction (771 Riflm

(771 Riflm

where he graduated with an MA in History

A Luftwaffe EM/NCO’s first pattern belt buckle

the interior pristine

fastening with black olivets

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Knife Auction (771 Riflm(Kampfmesser). An extremely well preserved close combat knife, measuring 29 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 15 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. Unmasked, the blade emanates from an exposed tang with a handle grip consisting of two pieces of dark brown wood, secured in place with three magnetic metal rivets. The crossguard features a hooked quillon to protect the user