Germany, Wehrmacht. A Boot Knife for Close Combat Auction It almost came apart in

It almost came apart in my hands

in three grades: I Class Grand Cross

A fine period silk sash

5 mm (h) inclusive of its swords suspension

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Boot Knife for Close Combat Auction It almost came apart in(Wehrmacht Stiefelmesser). A well preserved Wehrmacht Stiefelmesser (boot knife, for close combat), measuring 29 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edges and tip. The obverse ricasso bears a stamped acceptance mark, with no other visible markings. The blade features a wide crossguard which transitions into a hilt