Original German WWII Trench Knife with Boot Scabbard - Maker Marked Snider Rifles & Bayonets When the British Board of

When the British Board of Ordnance appointed a Select Committee in 1864 the snider system was swiftly adopted with the first breechloaders being issued in 1865 to British forces

these original covers are almost always missing

1943/44 series bayonets

far weaker

Original German WWII Trench Knife with Boot Scabbard - Maker Marked Snider Rifles & Bayonets When the British Board ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Rare German WWII boot knife with clip back steel scabbard. Blade length about 6 3 4 inches long with an overall length of 11 1 2 inches. Knife is in good condition with some light pitting and scuffs. The base do the blade is maker marked M or W depending on what resource you cite. The sheath is in like new condition all 99% of the original paint. Knife sits solidly and firmly in the steel sheath.