Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic near very fine)

near very fine)

sold copied service papers and other research

is constructed of brass with an alternative pebbled finish

flanked by dates “1847-1887”

and swivel ring from a period-original ribbon featuring a rosette

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic near very fine)(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