Germany, Imperial. A Fighting Knife, Modified for Close Combat certificate_of_authenticity This meant

This meant

The book measures160 mm (w) x235 mm (h)

Caesar in 1898

fold down flap held up by two silvered pebbled buttons on the front

A pair of 1914 Iron Crosses

Germany, Imperial. A Fighting Knife, Modified for Close Combat certificate_of_authenticity This meant(1. Weltkrieg Kampfmesser Grabendolch). An interesting fighting knife, measuring 29 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 12. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which demonstrates extensive wartime shortening and sharpening by the operator to facilitate close combat in the field. It is unmarked with the exception of an acceptance stamp on the reverse ricasso. The blade sits within a crossguard and emanates from