Germany, Imperial. A Combat Knife, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Buy Now measuring 284 mm (w) x

measuring 284 mm (w) x 412 mm (h)

) Naming is officially impressed in large block capitals

contained in a presentation case that is missing its lid

It was commissioned by the Commander of the French Aeronautical Branch

Germany, Imperial. A Combat Knife, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Buy Now measuring 284 mm (w) x(Kampfmesser). A well preserved Imperial German Army combat knife, measuring 29 cm in total length when inserted into the crossguard. It features a 15. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains period original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of GOTTLIEB HAMMESFAHR, SOLINGEN FOCHE, while the obverse bears the firms monogram logo. The blade is situated within a guard which retains a