Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Knife United Republic of Silver Star (two-piece construction

Silver Star (two-piece construction

A group of three Third Reich period organization membership pins

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

and a Peter Friedrich August Cross

MANZEL” for Ludwig Manzel

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Knife United Republic of Silver Star (two-piece construction(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