Germany, Wehrmacht. A Boot Knife for Close Combat Auction A mint and unissued example

A mint and unissued example of a third reich period 40-Year Civil Faithful Service Cross

with a navy blue wool support

A fine period silk sash

Footnote: The Order of the Red Banner was instituted on August 1

pasted to a cream-coloured card stock backer

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Boot Knife for Close Combat Auction A mint and unissued example(Wehrmacht Stiefelmesser). A well preserved Wehrmacht Stiefelmesser (boot knife, for close combat), measuring 29 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edges and tip. The obverse ricasso bears a stamped acceptance mark, with no other visible markings. The blade features a wide crossguard which transitions into a hilt