Original German WWII Wood Handle Fighting Trench Knife with Original Steel Boot Scabbard Miscellaneous Gun Parts On one tag it is

On one tag it is also printed on the reverse in red:

It also presented challenges to the English-speaking American soldier-railroaders who were not always familiar with how other countries operated their railways

in addition to the German WW2 markings

which was formally activated at Bristol in February 1944

very minor staining and slight mothing

Original German WWII Wood Handle Fighting Trench Knife with Original Steel Boot Scabbard Miscellaneous Gun Parts On one tag it isOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fitted with a single edged clip point blade, this is an original fighting knife used by the Germans in WWI and then again in WWII. In nice used condition, this knife has an all wood grip secured by three rivets. The blade is one sided but has a small return of about two inches at the clipped point. Blade has been used, but is still quite sharp and in solid condition. Overall length is 9 1 2 inches with a 5 inch