Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife, with Knot Auction Archive in silvered bronze and bronze

in silvered bronze and bronze gilt

the base featuring a hollow channel through which the rivet and nut remain visible

sewn onto a grey wool Flak helper’s cap using grey twill

NSDAP: Three gilt and three silvered buttons with raised eagle & swastika combination

Gertrude Neville of Hamilton

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife, with Knot Auction Archive in silvered bronze and bronze(Heer Kampfmesser mit Troddel). A Heer trench knife, measuring 28. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 14. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel, stiletto style blade which retains factory original sharpening to the edges and tip. Unmarked, the blade emanates from an integral tang, with the transition covered by an oblong crossguard, with two pieces of ribbed wood composing the handle grip. Accompanying the knife is