Original Imperial German WWI Hunting Style Stag Handle Trench Fighting Knife with Etched Blade & Scabbard with Securing Strap Belt Loop MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock Duke of Edinburgh

Duke of Edinburgh

and the rate of fire was about 450 rpm

Offered in what appears to be full working order for this simple device and although we have not tested it

There is one overseas chevron on the left sleeve and one wound chevron on the right sleeve

though the plating is mostly worn through

Original Imperial German WWI Hunting Style Stag Handle Trench Fighting Knife with Etched Blade & Scabbard with Securing Strap Belt Loop MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock Duke of EdinburghOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of an original trench fighting knife, made very much in the style of a "hunting" knife. Instead of the usual ribbed wooden handle, it is fitted with a great stag horn handle with a steel pommel and spacer. The "s shaped" crossguard is also a bit more ornate than typical, however the blade shape is typical. It comes complete with a scabbard with an original belt loop & securing