but that mechanism was lost when the handle was damaged
This knife definitely has some interesting history
The shell weighs 12 lbs (5
Historical Fact: US Paratroopers were issued these clicking "Crickets" which were intended for use to communicate with other Airborne Troops in the total darkness of night immediately preceding the landings on June 6th
IMA acquired the remaining known stock of German manufactured WWII type steel helmets held by the government of Finland
Original German WWII Set of 3 Awards with Named Documents - EKII, EKI & Silver Wound Badge Martini-Henry Bayonets but that mechanism was lostOriginal Items: One of a kind grouping. This is a fantastic set, with three original German WWII combat awards, each with their original BESITTZZEUGNIS "possession award" certificates. All were awarded to the same soldier, Josef Brmer, holding the rank of Obergefreiter (Lance Corporal), and later Unteroffizier (Corporal). The award documents are dated 1941, 1943, and 1944, making this a great set showing the progression of an Enlisted Rank soldier,