Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by Demag of Duisburg with Ribbed Grips & Scabbard Brown Bess Muskets It was introduced during World

It was introduced during World War I for trench warfare

There are lots of proof markings in addition to these stampings

and years of cleaning have worn this to a lovely gray patina

The Finnish troops attack and quickly move across the border

Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by Demag of Duisburg with Ribbed Grips & Scabbard Brown Bess Muskets It was introduced during WorldOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an original trench fighting knife with scabbard, as used by the Germans in WWI. The design features a full tang with an all wood ribbed hilt secured by two pins. The knife has a single edged drop point knife of 5 3 4", with a false edge on the top. It is marked DEMAG in a circle in front of the steel cross guard on the blade ricasso. The marking is only partially struck, but is clear,