Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife, with Knot Auction Archive It is topped by a

It is topped by a lid from which an integral strap emanates and meets a magnetic metal buckle set into the side of the shell for secure closure

the front also features a tri-colour cockade embroidered onto an olive-drab rayon backer measuring 40 mm (w) x 35 mm (h)

and both completing with functional zink alloy spring clips for attachment to the accompanying dagger’s scabbard loops

the base featuring a hollow channel through which the rivet and nut remain visible

NSDAP: Three gilt and three silvered buttons with raised eagle & swastika combination

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife, with Knot Auction Archive It is topped by a(Heer Kampfmesser mit Troddel). A Heer trench knife, measuring 28. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 14. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel, stiletto style blade which retains factory original sharpening to the edges and tip. Unmarked, the blade emanates from an integral tang, with the transition covered by an oblong crossguard, with two pieces of ribbed wood composing the handle grip. Accompanying the knife is