Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Auction the die-hole designed to secure

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

with original ribbon (for one wound)

his brother and future Attorney General of Hawaii

Strongly recommended for promotion (March 1

skillfully crafted in 18k gold and black and red enamels

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Auction the die-hole designed to secure(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