Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Knife Archive London on the 23rd

London on the 23rd

Service record page and hospitalization file list

all three silver

on an ultramarine blue wool base

the reverse with a crowned royal coat of arms in gold

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Knife Archive London on the 23rd(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