Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller certificate_of_authenticity measuring 128 mm x 85

measuring 128 mm x 85 mm

clasp bearing two stars affixed to its original flag ribbon suspended from an eagle

signed in ink by Croatian Minister Vice-admiral on lower left

and was designated as “in action

1919 from Halifax

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller certificate_of_authenticity measuring 128 mm x 85(Kampfmesser sogenannt Grabendolch). A well preserved trench knife, measuring 28 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 edges and tip. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of HUGO KLLER, SOLINGEN. The obverse is stamped with a depot acceptance mark. The blade features a wide crossguard which transitions into a hilt