Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by DEMAG with WWII USGI Decorated Leather Belt Sheath Category_Accessories The slightly curved blade is

The slightly curved blade is beautifully engraved and bears the Royal Cypher of a crown over V

with some slight patina apparent on the top of the hand guard

The saker was a medium cannon slightly smaller than a culverin developed during the early 16th century and often used by the English

rose the dominating heights of Montfaucon [altitude: 280 meters = 900 feet]

The helmet is in overall very good condition with the liner

Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by DEMAG with WWII USGI Decorated Leather Belt Sheath Category_Accessories The slightly curved blade isOriginal 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.