Germany, Wehrmacht. A Boot Knife for Close Combat Auction The top edge butting the

The top edge butting the lid and the outer edge of the flared base are trimmed in a series of yellow dots around the circumference

This spectacular encounter earned considerable public attention and praise for the regiment

Footnote: The Order of the Red Banner was instituted on August 1

pasted to a cream-coloured card stock backer

A mint and unissued example of a third reich period 40-Year Civil Faithful Service Cross

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Boot Knife for Close Combat Auction The top edge butting the(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