Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard Russian Air Force along with two tripwire activated

along with two tripwire activated fuses and the hard to find fuse elbow they attach to

which is commonly known as Fort Dix

The condition is excellent for the age with bright colors being retained

the Texas Museum of Military History documentation and background historical information on the 22nd Bomb Squadron

which has NOT been deactivated and can still be removed with a rubber mallet from the gun by turning the barrel latch

Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard Russian Air Force along with two tripwire activatedOriginal 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. In good service used condition, this knife has a smooth wooden grip secured by three rivets.