Original German WWII Bakelite Handle Trench Fighting Knife by PUMA-Werk with Boot Scabbard U.S. Equipment The Associated Press has relinquished

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Original German WWII Bakelite Handle Trench Fighting Knife by PUMA-Werk with Boot Scabbard U.S. Equipment The Associated Press has relinquishedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of the rare German WWII boot knife with clip back steel scabbard. It is made in typical World War II "trench knife" style, with a 5 3 4 inch drop point dagger blade and an overall length of 10 inches. The knife has contoured red bakelite grip scales, retained with three pins. The hilt has a small oval cross guard and the blade is stamped on the ricasso with the maker name and location: