Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Auction he stated "In the event

he stated "In the event of my death I give the whole of my property and effects to my Wife

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and for strengthening the armed forces of the Republic

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Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Auction he stated "In the event(Kampfmesser sogenannt Grabendolch). A well preserved trench knife, measuring 28 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 ricasso bears a makers mark of HUGO KLLER, SOLINGEN. The obverse is stamped with a depot acceptance mark. The blade features a wide crossguard which transitions into a hilt