A rare and complete WW1 Imperial German Officer’s Eagle-head Trench Knife. With eagle-head pommel and black, finely chequered composite vulcanised grip and original scabbard. This type of military trench knife was popular particularly towards the end of the war when trench fighting required an effective small knife. A myriad of private blade making companies (many based in Solingen), were at the forefront of producing these trench knives and they came in a variety of styles and sizes. This example is quite typical of the German eagle-head type.
Privately purchased WW1 Imperial German Officer’s Eagle-head trench knife
Cut-down bayonets were used by ordinary soldiers but these knives were privately purchased, most particularly for officers and are normally of a very high standard. This is such an example and the design is based on German military short bayonets of the period. Condition of the knife is very good with some light wear to the blade. Appears to have retained its original darkened finish to the hilt. Scabbard is painted black. Remains of the leather belt strap to back of scabbard. Blade length is 6 inches (10.5 inches overall).
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