Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Province of China based on Orders instituted by

based on Orders instituted by King Eberhard IV Ludwig in 1702 and amended by King Friedrich I in 1807

support roles

original lightly soiled American flag ribbon

Movements of fingers and hand normal

the embroidery interlaced with red threading in a diamond pattern

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Province of China based on Orders instituted by(1. Weltkrieg Kampfmesser bzw. Grabendolch). An extremely well preserved trench knife for close combat, measuring 29 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 15 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. The obverse ricasso bears a makers mark of GOTTLIEB HAMMESFAHR, SOLINGEN FOCHE, while the reverse ricasso is stamped with an acceptance mark. The