Original German WWII USGI Bring Back Grouping - Medals, Badges, Armbands Military Equipment Clearly many officers also agreed

Clearly many officers also agreed because during WW1 the "Polo" Helmet was introduced which whether as practical at least was far more elegant

Any style scabbard may have a leather field cover

Blade length is approximately 27" with a long gracefully tapered tang

M1944" is stamped into the one-piece rubber frame

As the blade gets used

Original German WWII USGI Bring Back Grouping - Medals, Badges, Armbands Military Equipment Clearly many officers also agreedOriginal Items: One of a kind set. Edward F. Kosmatak Army Serial number 35018061 was born in 1919 in Ohio and enlisted on April 1st, 1941. He fought in the European Theatre and after the war he brought home a number of German items as war trophies and souvenirs. This grouping purchased directly from his estate consists of the following items: All pieces enclosed in a Red DRK chocolate tin embossed on the bottom Eduscho Kaffe Tee Kako Versant Eduard