Germany, Imperial. A Fighting Knife, Modified for Close Combat Republic of both closing with identical scalloped

both closing with identical scalloped flaps and bakelite buttons

with streets and attractions displayed in clear detail

A 1859 Italian Campaign Medal - In solid silver

45mm (w) x 54

The ankles of both legs have a vertical slit closed with a functional metal zipper marked “D

Germany, Imperial. A Fighting Knife, Modified for Close Combat Republic of both closing with identical scalloped(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