Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard - Excellent French Machine Guns the 5217 Reconnaissance Battalion (Provisional)

the 5217 Reconnaissance Battalion (Provisional) was formed at Camp Tabragalba by authority of General Orders #58 Hq USAFFE APO 510

The rear receiver cup is marked with serial number 9192 / a

The bore looks to be completely unused

Many makers made these with Leather Scabbards

and the Marine Corps grew from a few regiments to six divisions

Original German WWII Wood Handle Nahkampfmesser Trench Fighting Knife with Steel Boot Scabbard - Excellent French Machine Guns the 5217 Reconnaissance Battalion (Provisional)Original Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a German WWII wood handled Nahkampfmesser, or close combat knife, complete with its original steel boot scabbard. The knife follows a practical pattern derived from German fighting knives used during WWI and subsequently manufactured, carried, and reissued during the WWII period. In excellent overall condition, this knife has a smooth wooden grip secured by three steel rivets. Grip