Belgian WWI Trench Combat Training Knife

Belgian WWI Trench Combat Training Knife

A duplication of the Belgian M1889 (1915) trench close combat knife, except made with spring-loaded telescoping rod rather than a blade, with a medium density round rubber contact tip.  Gray metal guard retain traces of black painted finish.   You can definitely see that the Belgians were training exclusively for the stabbing attack.  A very interesting contextual item to add to a trench knife display.  

$100 - $150