Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Knife United Republic of inscribed "ALSACE" to the left

inscribed "ALSACE" to the left and "1870-1914" to the right of the bust

MANZEL” for Ludwig Manzel

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

scuffing on the edge and reverse

A Second War Italian GIL Alpini Shield -  Italian WWII Period GIL (Italian Fascist Youth) Alpini Shield

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Close Combat Knife United Republic of inscribed "ALSACE" to the left(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