Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Hold his citation appearing in the

his citation appearing in the London Gazette on December 9

and 114x85mm

the Canadian Pensions Commission determined that his death was related to his World War II service

measuring 220 mm (w) x 280 mm (h) x 50 mm (d) each

the obverse presents a central etched crowned Imperial Lion with sword in Gold

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Hold his citation appearing in the(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