Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by ERN with Ribbed Grips and Replica Scabbard Category_Accessories while the left side is

while the left side is marked with the manufacturer information

you must be a scout

retain rings for suspending the axe in wear

The center of the helmet badge shows the initials V

and some splitting along the wood seam

Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by ERN with Ribbed Grips and Replica Scabbard Category_Accessories while the left side isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service worn example of an original trench fighting knife (kampfmesser) with scabbard, as used by the Germans in WWI. Based on the amount of wear and the replica scabbard, it is very likely it saw service long after WWI, possibly into WWII. 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