Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Robert Herder visually-hidden measuring 66 mm (w) x

measuring 66 mm (w) x 106 mm (l)

maker marked with the stilyzed logo of “Josef Feix & Söhne

on loop for suspension but the Iron Cross has become separated from the mounting on the medal bar

flanked by an inscription of “WEST FRONT”

and formerly also to officers of the other Commonwealth countries

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Robert Herder visually-hidden measuring 66 mm (w) xKampfmesser sogenannt Grabendolch). An owner customized trench knife, measuring 27 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 of the blade bears a makers mark of ROBERT HEDER, for the Solingen based blade manufacturer, flanked by the firms windmill logo. The blade transitions into a tang which sits