Germany, Imperial. A First War Period Trench Knife GTRexclude Neumann received the Deutsches Kreuz

Neumann received the Deutsches Kreuz in silver for his leadership in this task

wear evident on the exterior and the lips of the lids

Iron core with silver frame

Rupp was conscripted on the date of issue

At the beginning of the Second War Hansen was in the rank of Lieutenant General

Germany, Imperial. A First War Period Trench Knife GTRexclude Neumann received the Deutsches Kreuz(Grabenmesser). A very well preserved First War period trench knife, measuring 270 mm in length when inserted into the scabbard. The knife features a 140 mm long magnetic metal blade with a sharpened edge and slightly blunted tip. It is set firmly within a magnetic metal crossguard featuring a hooked quillon. The root of the blade forms the inner structure of the handle, with the grip facilitated by two pieces of blackened and ribbed wood, held