Original Inter World War German Trench Dagger / Fighting Knife with Stag Horn Handle, Pommel Marked \'Gesetzl Geschutzt\' and Later Sheath. ED 2200. Daggers

This is an original Inter World War German Trench Dagger (With the exception of the German Nahkampfmesser or (close combat knife), most early trench knives were fabricated by hand by individual soldiers or blacksmiths for the purpose of silently killing sentries and other soldiers during trench raids. These early "trench knives" were often shortened and sharpened Army-issue bayonets. One type of stabbing weapon, the French Nail, was made by cutting and pointing the steel stakes used to support the barbed wire protecting trenches. Some historians say that some trench knives models were inspired by the Bowie knife) It has a Stag Horn handle with steel pommel cap marked 'Gesetzl Geschutzt' with number '3396'. Its 4 ¾ “single edged blade is clean. The dagger is complete with a later quality made brown leather sheath with single retaining strap & press stud fastener. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2200.