Near Mint* WWI Era Imperial German Fighting / Trench Knife by Gottleib Hammesfahr Solingen Foche & Scabbard with Integral Belt Loop. Sn 5119. Daggers

An original German WW1 Fighting / Trench Knife and scabbard with integral frog (see page 44 of ‘German Combat Knives 1914-1945’ by Christian Mery where a Gottlieb knife & scabbard the same as ours is illustrated). The knife has a 6” unmarked blade with medial ridge and has an overall length of 11”. The blade is crisply marked "Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen Foche " on one side, the reverse has a small Imperial Crown Inspection mark. The grips are wooden with typical nine diagonally carved grooves. The undamaged grips are secured with two brass rivets. It is complete with its original metal scabbard. The throat has a leather belt loop riveted to it. The belt loop has a single retaining strap with press stud fastener. The leather of the belt loop is in excellent condition and is intact and secure. The price for this near mint pair includes UK delivery. Sn 5119.