Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Auction It was founded on December

It was founded on December 3

the die-hole designed to secure it to the pin on the locket of the scabbard near the throat

in addition to some tarnishing

comprising five decorations worn on a large horizontal bar with medal hooks on the front between each ribbon

skillfully crafted in 18k gold and black and red enamels

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Auction It was founded on December(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