Germany, Imperial. A Fighting Knife, Modified for Close Combat Republic of tagline "William D

tagline "William D

with streets and attractions displayed in clear detail

maker marked on reverse “S

both closing with identical scalloped flaps and bakelite buttons

He joined the SS in 1935 and successfully trained to become an officer

Germany, Imperial. A Fighting Knife, Modified for Close Combat Republic of tagline "William D(1. Weltkrieg Kampfmesser Grabendolch). An interesting fighting knife, measuring 29 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 12. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which demonstrates extensive wartime shortening and sharpening by the operator to facilitate close combat in the field. It is unmarked with the exception of an acceptance stamp on the reverse ricasso. The blade sits within a crossguard and emanates from