WW1 Era Imperial German Fighting / Trench Knife By Gottleib Hammesfahr Solingen Foche & Scabbard With Integral Belt Loop Knives

WW1 Era Imperial German Fighting / Trench Knife By Gottleib Hammesfahr Solingen Foche & Scabbard With Integral Belt Loop. Sn 19835 - 19835

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 blackened 6” blade with medial ridge and has an overall length of 11 ¼”. 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 grips are secured with 2 brass rivets. It is complete with its original metal scabbard which has traces of original black paint. 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 has service wear but is intact and secure. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19835

£450.00