Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by ERN with Ribbed Grips and Belt Scabbard Spanish American War is also of early form

is also of early form and the butt plate is flat and correctly nailed onto the Butt Stock

It has some small scrapes and wear

It was also awarded to German soldiers attached to the C

converted post war for use with the Yugoslavian M-1924 Mauser Rifle

Leather closure tab fastens to brass finial on the top

Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by ERN with Ribbed Grips and Belt Scabbard Spanish American War is also of early formOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used example of an original trench fighting knife (kampfmesser) as used by the Germans in WWI. Based on the amount of wear, it is very likely it saw service long after WWI. The design features a full tang with an all wood ribbed hilt secured by two pins. The knife has a single edged spear point blade of 5 1 4", with a false edge on the top, and measures 10 1 4" in overall length. The blade