Germany, Imperial. A Fighting Knife, Modified for Close Combat Republic of patina from age on the

patina from age on the silver frame and with some scattered loss of the black finish due to wear and oxidation

During the First War Wolff served

set on a wooden base (lift to remove)

the hidden fabric-wrapped roll frame giving definition to the shape of the cap

16 Operational Training Unit at Upper Heyford on June 23rd

Germany, Imperial. A Fighting Knife, Modified for Close Combat Republic of patina from age on the(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