German WWI Trench Knife (Grabendolch) with Scabbard Books adding historical and collectible value

adding historical and collectible value

Brass shoulder title with “SAAF” (South African Air Force

during the mid-20th century

Cloth formation/shoulder patch for 6 Reconnaissance Commando (“6 Recce”)

Lightweight field-made or limited-production cap featuring extended rear neck flap for sun protection

German WWI Trench Knife (Grabendolch) with Scabbard Books adding historical and collectible valueAn original German World War I trench fighting knife (Grabendolch), featuring a single edged steel blade with false back edge, designed for close quarters trench warfare. This example has a characteristic slab wooden grip with diagonal checkering, secured by rivets to the full tang blade. The crossguard features the simple oval steel hand guard for protection during hand to hand combat. The knife comes with its correct period steel scabbard, fitted