Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Hold including oxidation of the interior

including oxidation of the interior shell

and 114x85mm

measuring 220 mm (w) x 280 mm (h) x 50 mm (d) each

the obverse presents a central etched crowned Imperial Lion with sword in Gold

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Hold including oxidation of the interior(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