Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife, with Knot Auction Archive NSDAP: Three gilt and three

NSDAP: Three gilt and three silvered buttons with raised eagle & swastika combination

the front also features a tri-colour cockade embroidered onto an olive-drab rayon backer measuring 40 mm (w) x 35 mm (h)

It is topped by a lid from which an integral strap emanates and meets a magnetic metal buckle set into the side of the shell for secure closure

Gertrude Neville of Hamilton

and both completing with functional zink alloy spring clips for attachment to the accompanying dagger’s scabbard loops

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife, with Knot Auction Archive NSDAP: Three gilt and three(Heer Kampfmesser mit Troddel). A Heer trench knife, measuring 28. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 14. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel, stiletto style blade which retains factory original sharpening to the edges and tip. Unmarked, the blade emanates from an integral tang, with the transition covered by an oblong crossguard, with two pieces of ribbed wood composing the handle grip. Accompanying the knife is