Original WW1 Austro-Hungarian trench knife, fighting dagger. The Austrian "Grabendolch", ("Trench-knife") was officially named:"Österreichisch-ungarisches Kampfmesser Modell 1917". These substantial trench knives were produced for the Austro-Hungarian Armies. And carried throughout the trenches by their Stormtroopers during WW1.
This has a long lightwood birch? The steel crossguard is of elliptical shape and there is a possible government inspection mark to. The top of the crossguard. The blade is plain and double-edged and has what looks like the letters "AW or MA"? The blade has been theatre sharpened and is very clean with no problems except slight pitting at the.
This is a solid fighting knife in very good condition for a 100+ year old piece that has been through trench warfare. The item "Antique fighting knife WW1 Austro-Hungary, Vintage Trench dagger" is in sale since Tuesday, October 29, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Other WWI Original Items".The seller is "maoritoa" and is located in Auckland City. This item can be shipped worldwide.