Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Knife United Republic of the "Enlistment for the duration

the "Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency

the webbed belt with light soiling overall

MANZEL” for Ludwig Manzel

inscribed "ALSACE" to the left and "1870-1914" to the right of the bust

with central red enameled Geneva Cross surrounding by a black enameled ring inscribed “ORDO TEUT HUMANITATI” (“TEUTONIC HUMANITARIAN ORDER”)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Knife United Republic of the "Enlistment for the duration(Kampfmesser). An extremely well preserved close combat knife, measuring 29 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 15 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. Unmasked, the blade emanates from an exposed tang with a handle grip consisting of two pieces of dark brown wood, secured in place with three magnetic metal rivets. The crossguard features a hooked quillon to protect the user