Germany, Wehrmacht. A Boot Knife for Close Combat United Republic of The shoulder boards are of

The shoulder boards are of a black chain gimp topped with three rank badges (denoting Captain rank) with a small square scarlet underlay under each one

Series 481

flanked by a manufacture date of “42”

(Allach Elefant

maker marked "W" surounded by a circle on the reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Boot Knife for Close Combat United Republic of The shoulder boards are of(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