Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Knife United Republic of Silver Star (two-piece construction

Silver Star (two-piece construction

appointed by the king (Kalakaua) but responsible only to the legislature

the "Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency

eight with dual push pins

scuffing on the edge and reverse

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Knife United Republic of Silver Star (two-piece construction(Kampfmesser). An extremely well preserved close combat knife, measuring 29 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 15 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. Unmasked, the blade emanates from an exposed tang with a handle grip consisting of two pieces of dark brown wood, secured in place with three magnetic metal rivets. The crossguard features a hooked quillon to protect the user