Germany, Imperial. A Sawback Trench Knife, by F.W. Backhaus Auction It may be awarded for:

It may be awarded for: 1

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Silver Grade for NCOs and Enlisted Men

Germany, Imperial. A Sawback Trench Knife, by F.W. Backhaus Auction It may be awarded for:(Kampfmesser bzw. Grabendolch). A well preserved trench knife, measuring 28 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 16 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge, as well as sawback style serration to the spine. The reverse bears a makers mark of F. W. BACKHAUS, OHLIGS SOLINGEN. The blade is integrated into the ricasso, while the handle grip consists