Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard by Carl Eickhorn Scabbards & Sheaths the sword is relatively short

the sword is relatively short to allow for fighting in close quarters

some rapier masters divided the blade into three parts (or even a multiple of three)

Croix De Guerre (French or Belgium "Cross of War")

Poor Helmet Retention

Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard by Carl Eickhorn Scabbards & Sheaths the sword is relatively shortOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fitted with a single edged spear point blade, this is an original German WWII Nahkampfmesser close fighting knife, with steel scabbard. This basic design was used by Imperial German in WWI, and was popular during WWII as well. Many WWI knives were even reissued for WWII, however this definitely is a WWII production example, indicated by the shape of the grips. In good service used condition, this knife has a smooth