Original German WWII Wood Handle Fighting Trench Knife with Original Steel Boot Scabbard Japanese Documents and Books Each pouch is marked BOYT

Each pouch is marked BOYT 42

The Military Merit Cross was divided into three classes

though it does not appear to have been issued

forces fought in World War II

The fine blade bears the Barison maker's mark

Original German WWII Wood Handle Fighting Trench Knife with Original Steel Boot Scabbard Japanese Documents and Books Each pouch is marked BOYTOriginal Item: Only One Available. Fitted with a single edged clip point blade, this is an original fighting knife used by the Germans in WWI and then again in WWII. In nice used condition, this knife has an all wood grip secured by three rivets. The blade is one sided but has a small return of about two inches at the clipped point. Blade has been used, but is still quite sharp and in solid condition. Overall length is 9 1 2 inches with a 5 inch