Original WWI Austro-Hungarian Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard 18th Century was killed on Bougainville Island

was killed on Bougainville Island when his transport bomber aircraft was shot down by United States Army Air Forces fighter aircraft operating from Kukum Field on Guadalcanal

The adoption orders were signed by Kaiser Wilhelm II on November 12

These are mint condition M38 Tank Goggles that were made sometime between WWI and WWII

He of course never knew him and his Father was only three when he was born in 1905

today let’s focus on one specific garment

Original WWI Austro-Hungarian Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard 18th Century was killed on Bougainville IslandOriginal Item: One Only. This is an very nice example of the rare World War One Austrian Hungarian Empire fighting knife. This example has a 8 inch steel blade blade with wood grip and steel cross guard, and comes complete with correct steel scabbard and belt clip. The knife is 12 3 4 inches in overall length. The condition of the knife is very good, with the expected wear from service and sharpening. There is some light oxidation on the ricasso (