Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Auction he joined the staff of

he joined the staff of Infantry Division No

1st Armored Division Patch: in red

1 June 1934: Transferred to the 11th 100-Man Detachment of the Hamburg Police

he stated "In the event of my death I give the whole of my property and effects to my Wife

which was later changed to "Varix" (varicose vein)

Germany, Imperial. A Trench Knife for Close Combat, by Hugo Köller Auction he joined the staff of(Kampfmesser sogenannt Grabendolch). A well preserved trench knife, measuring 28 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 15 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edges and tip. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of HUGO KLLER, SOLINGEN. The obverse is stamped with a depot acceptance mark. The blade features a wide crossguard which transitions into a hilt