Imperial German WWI Close Combat Knife Lot: Three Examples

Imperial German WWI Close Combat Knife Lot: Three Examples

First example is 25.5cm (10") overall, unmarked blade with dark patina, salt-and-pepper pitting throughout with areas of heavier pitting toward the tip.  Hilt has bird's head pommel, guard with rearward-swept quillon, and black composition checkered two-piece grip scales.  Leather scabbard is missing it's metal tip; has belt loop with retaining strap.

Second is 26.5cm (10-3/8") overall, unmarked blade with dark patina, salt-and-pepper pitting throughout with areas of heavier pitting and blemishes; tip is broken.  Functional bayonet style hilt has bird's head pommel with mortise and button, black painted steel guard has rearward-swept quillon, and black composition checkered two-piece grip scales has a break on one side.  Steel bayonet style scabbard with frog stud has traces of black painted finish blending with mottled patina.

Third example is a mismatch of knife and scabbard.  Knife is 33cm (13") overall, unmarked blade with some light pitting at the tip.  Hilt has recurved guard, ferrule, and brown horn over a through tang with turned pommel cap.  Scabbard is actually for an ersatz bayonet, with feldgrau painted finish.  $150 - $200