Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard - Excellent French Machine Guns the 5217 Reconnaissance Battalion (Provisional)

the 5217 Reconnaissance Battalion (Provisional) was formed at Camp Tabragalba by authority of General Orders #58 Hq USAFFE APO 510

but no large chips or other damage

The blade's reverse ricasso is marked with the Zahlencode (number code) that was used from 1925-1940 to obscure manufacturers

The revolver's serial number is 155357

We can barely make out the P

Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard - Excellent French Machine Guns the 5217 Reconnaissance Battalion (Provisional)Original Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a German WWII wood handled Nahkampfmesser, or close combat knife, complete with its original steel boot scabbard. The knife follows a practical pattern derived from German fighting knives used during WWI and subsequently manufactured, carried, and reissued during the WWII period. In excellent overall condition, this knife has a smooth wooden grip secured by three steel rivets. Grip