GES GESCH Knive

ad ref. GS4014056

Stockport, North West

Details

CategoryBlades

SubcategoryKnives

ConditionUsed

Sale typeTrade

MakeGES GESCH

Manufactured YearWW 1

Your reference11051

Recommended UsageCollection item

CityStockport

RegionNorth West

CountyGreater Manchester

Description

Unusual WW1 German Steel Hilted Trench Knife with Hilt Stamped 'GES Gesh', Complete With Steel Scabbard. Sn 11051 - 11051

An unusual WW1 German steel hilted trench knife with hilt stamped 'GES GESH', complete with steel scabbard. The hilt is all steel and in two halves, held with three flush rivets. The hilt is stamped on one side with "GES GESCH" which refers to the manufacturer, (see page 44, item 197 of Frederick Stephens 'Fighting Knife' book and page 27 in 'German Combat Knives 1914-1945' by Christian Mery). It has a straight steel cross guard and 5 5/8" polished steel blade. The blade has a singe edge with false back edge. The steel scabbard has lost all of it's paint. The leather belt loop is broken and needs re-stitching. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 11051

£395.00

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