Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by Demag of Duisburg with Ribbed Grips & Scabbard U.S. Ammo These knives were given to

These knives were given to boys who were educated in the paramilitary organization

signal corps and supply units used a version which had no chin-strap

"Seabee" stands for "construction battalion" the men behind the scene

A fine maker marked silver wound badge with original case box by Klein & Quenzer A

This buckle most likely never had a leather tab

Original German WWI Trench Fighting Knife by Demag of Duisburg with Ribbed Grips & Scabbard U.S. Ammo These knives were given toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an original trench fighting knife with scabbard, as used by the Germans in WWI. The design features a full tang with an all wood ribbed hilt secured by two pins. The knife has a single edged drop point knife of 5 3 4", with a false edge on the top. It is marked DEMAG in a circle in front of the steel cross guard on the blade ricasso. The marking is only partially struck, but is clear,