{"product_id":"germany-imperial-a-trench-knife-for-close-combat-by-hugo-koller-g61795","title":"Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eKampfmesser sogenannt Grabendolch\u003c\/em\u003e). 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 maker’s mark of “HUGO KÖLLER, SOLINGEN”. The obverse is stamped with a depot\/acceptance mark. The blade features a wide crossguard which transitions into a hilt consisting of a magnetic metal tang with a handle grip formed by two pieces of ribbed dark brown wood, fastened in place with dual magnetic metal rivets. Stamped onto the obverse of the crossguard is a serial number or issue mark of “L72. B. 2. 28.”. Accompanying the knife is its original scabbard, constructed of a toned magnetic metal shaft, riveted with a brown leather strap for belt suspension. A functional catch situated within the throat firmly holds the knife in place during storage. Some issues consistent with age and field use are evident, and include minor running marks and surface oxidation to the blade, scratching of the handle, surface oxidation to the scabbard shaft, and minor fatigue of the strap. This untouched example, produced by a noted manufacturer of combat blades, remains in a better than very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49787752448277,"sku":"G61795","price":264.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G61795_3.jpg?v=1772639839","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-imperial-a-trench-knife-for-close-combat-by-hugo-koller-g61795","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}