Belgian WWI Trench Knife

Introduced in 1915, these were made with blades from M1889 bayonets and therefore designated by the Belgians as the M1889 Trench Knife.  This example has an 8" double-edged blade in good polish, ricasso with proof stamps on both sides and original leather scabbard washer, standard concave oval steel guard, and walnut one piece grip pierced at the pommel for a wrist strap, which remains.  Includes the correct blackened metal scabbard; functional, but has the attachment tab broken.  $150 - $250