Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Auction which was later changed to

which was later changed to "Varix" (varicose vein)

and for strengthening the armed forces of the Republic

constructed of a card stock frame with a faux black leather exterior liner

Accompanied by their original shipping envelope (addressed in blue ink to "Miss M

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Auction which was later changed to(Kampfmesser sogenannt Grabendolch). A well preserved trench knife, measuring 28 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 15 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edges and tip. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of HUGO KLLER, SOLINGEN. The obverse is stamped with a depot acceptance mark. The blade features a wide crossguard which transitions into a hilt