Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by ERN with Ribbed Grips and Belt Scabbard Spanish American War Resident-General of Morocco at the

Resident-General of Morocco at the outbreak of World War I

converted post war for use with the Yugoslavian M-1924 Mauser Rifle

Leather closure tab fastens to brass finial on the top

It has some small scrapes and wear

Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by ERN with Ribbed Grips and Belt Scabbard Spanish American War Resident-General of Morocco at theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used example of an original trench fighting knife (kampfmesser) as used by the Germans in WWI. Based on the amount of wear, it is very likely it saw service long after WWI. The design features a full tang with an all wood ribbed hilt secured by two pins. The knife has a single edged spear point blade of 5 1 4", with a false edge on the top, and measures 10 1 4" in overall length. The blade