German Staghorn Grip Fighting Knife Newly Listed and German War Graves Commission

and German War Graves Commission (Volksbund Deutsche Kriegsgraeberfuersorge) (bronze gilt with black enamels

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Winterhilfswerk (WHW = Winter Work) Bronze gilt

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German Staghorn Grip Fighting Knife Newly Listed and German War Graves CommissionBlade is constructed of die forged steel, with maker's mark of Carl Eickhorn at the crossguard (double squirrel); blade has been sharpened over time. Grip is constructed of synthetic material representing staghorn, and kept in place by rivets. Short anodized steel scabbard is straight and without any major dents, only exhibiting moderate use, and with fine leather belt attachment; a fine quality fighting knife in very fine condition.