Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by DEMAG with WWII USGI Decorated Leather Belt Sheath Spanish Ordnance typical of a dagger that

typical of a dagger that was worn often

This is a fantastic grouping attributed to Staff Sergeant Alfred P

They were in high spirits and smiling and joking some

and departed Fort Abraham Lincoln on 17 May 1876

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Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by DEMAG with WWII USGI Decorated Leather Belt Sheath Spanish Ordnance typical of a dagger thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is very interesting WWII USGI Captured example of an original trench fighting knife, as used by the Germans in WWI. This knife has definitely had an extensive service life, as during WWII trench knives from WWI were put back into service, since the design had changed little over the years. The knife was taken by a USGI, placed into a custom made leather sheath, and then probably saw service on the Allied side.