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Info on German World War One fighting knife?

jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
edited December 2001 in Ask the Experts
My great grandfather brought this back. It isn't a bayonet, but my book on German military collectibles identifies it as a fighting knife; this model was not listed however. It is 8 1/2" long, with a 4 1/2" blade. The blade has scrolling along its entire length and is polished to a bright shine. There is a little cupid emblem, and the maker stamp says "Engelswerk Solingen-Foche." It has a brown leather scabbard with silver fittings and stag antler handle. It is in excellant shape. See attached pics. Anyone know anything about it or value, or where I could find info? Thanks We'll see if I get the pics up this time around!
"...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conference in 1899.
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  • Der GebirgsjagerDer Gebirgsjager Member Posts: 1,673 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Jonk: The inscription is who made it and where. It is a hunting knife that went to war. Just as many G.I.s sent home for a knife or pistol which the government wouldn't issue to them, many German troops asked their families for knives and pistols. An interesting trophy, but not an issue military weapon. Somewhat like a German trooper capturing a hunting knife made by Marbles.
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