Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Clemen & Jung certificate_of_authenticity encircled by a white enamel

encircled by a white enamel ring bearing the inscription JE MAINTENDRAI (I Will Maintain)

40mm (x 58mm including crown suspension)

constructed of multiple panels of magnetic molybdenum steel and retaining the vast majority of its original dark slate-grey paint

Wing Commander in Command of No

a scarce insignia in near extremely fine condition

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Clemen & Jung certificate_of_authenticity encircled by a white enamel(Kampfmesser sogenannt Grabendolch). A well preserved trench knife, measuring 28. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 14. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edges and tip. The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the logo of Clemen & Jung, Solingen. The blade features a wide crossguard which transitions into a hilt consisting of a magnetic metal tang with