German WWII Luftwaffe Close-Combat/Boot Knife (Nahkampfmesser)

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German WWII Luftwaffe Close-Combat/Boot Knife (Nahkampfmesser) Album Album Album Album Album Album Album Album Album NOTICE - 5 DAY AUCTION! Background : Offered for auction is a German WWII, Luftwaffe-Issue Fighting/Boot Knife with scabbard. This particular knife has the Luftwaffe "Eagle over 5" hallmark on the ricasso. Description : Fair - Good condition. This knife is a veteran of WWII and guaranteed to be of pre-1945 manufacture and use. As pictures show, this knife has some surface sharpening and scratches to an otherwise good blade with little metal loss. The wood grips are tight with a pleasing, aged patina and appears to have remnents of period black paint, some of which has worn off. It also has the letters "MEH" carved into the left side grip between the first and second rivets. The cross-guard is straight and tight. The blade appears to be full length. While hard to make out, the last picture shows that the ricasso bears the "Eagle over 5" Luftwaffe acceptance stamp. The scabbard for this knife retains about 50% of its black paint and the three-point prongs on the back is missing the small middle prong, but this is not obvious and the knife can still be inserted into a boot-top or tunic. As can be seen in the picture, there are two small indentations near the tip of the scabbard. A nice war-veteran WWII Luftwaffe fighting knife that would be a great additional to any collection. Policy : My items are usually vintage and often show some wear from age and use. If you are looking for "mint" or "old new stock," this isn't it. However, this knife is guaranteed to be of pre-1945 manufacture. As a bidder, you are ultimately responsible for viewing photos and asking questions that you may have. I try to describe each item to the best of my ability, but I cannot always detail or grade each and every flaw the same way that you may view it. However, all items are described with honest intent! I hate surprises and imagine most honest eBayers do as well and I sincerely want our transaction to be mutually satisfactory. Please save us both time and don't bid if you're not serious or suffer from buyers remorse. Auction is restricted to bidders in continental U.S. without significant negative feedback (my judgement). Winning bidder is responsible for ensuring that item complies with local/county/state laws. Winner to acknowledge notification via email within three days of auction close. Payment due within three (3) days of auction close unless arrangements are made prior to auction close. Shipments will be by USPS Priority Mail. All sales final unless otherwise noted or in cases where item varies significantly from listing description/pictures.. Please ask all questions prior to bidding and auction end and please provide positive feedback if satisfied with our transaction. Good Luck and thanks for looking! Auction restricted to bidders in continental U.S. Winner to acknowledge notification via email within three days of auction close. Payment due within three (3) days of auction close unless arrangements are made prior to auction close. Shipments will be by USPS Priority Mail. All sales final unless otherwise noted or in cases where mistake is made in listing description. Please ask all questions prior to bidding and auction end. Auction restricted to bidders in continental U.S. Winner to acknowledge notification via email within three days of auction close. Payment due within three (3) days of auction close unless arrangements are made prior to auction close. Shipments will be by USPS Priority Mail. All sales final unless otherwise noted or in cases where mistake is made in listing description. Please ask all questions prior to bidding and auction end. Auction restricted to bidders in continental U.S. Winner to acknowledge notification via email... read more

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