That WWI German & occasional Austrian Trench Knife Thread

[MilitariaOne]

Greetings all,

This month, a 142mm bladed private purchase German trench knife. There are no markings of any kind on this knife. There was a wide variety of knives, which were available for purchase during the First World War that it is still quite common to find oddball variants such as this one. Unfortunately, I have not come across any period images of soldiers with this style knife, so none accompany this post.

Merry Collecting!

Regards,

Lance

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[Chopperman]

Nice cross
With any luck there might be another picture of this cross posted
in the not too distant future.

[MilitariaOne]

Greetings all,

I just wished to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukah, and here's too, to a great new year of militaria collecting for all. Additionally, thank you, to our forum's moderators as without their tireless efforts we would not possess such a fine forum!

Cheers,

V/r Lance

[Chopperman]

Merry Christmas to you also, Lance.

[rbminis]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you as well Lance!
Thank you for all of your work and input to this forum as without the members who contribute, there would be no forum to moderate.
Ralph.

[buellmeister]

Gents,

Here is my entry for this thread. It is an original unissued WWI Trench knife made by the firm: Ern

Regards,

Joel

[MilitariaOne]

Greetings Joel,

Here is my С.Friedrich Ern, Ern-Rasiermesserfabrik example, with a 145mm blade. I’ve discussed this variant before on post #72 when a friend (Marc) posted his example on post #71. Joel, yours is in nicer condition than mine, color me jealous.

Unfortunately, I've no new photos of this one being worn. And as an aside, the ERN advertisement comes from a 1922 catalogue.

Cheers,

Lance

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[MilitariaOne]

Greetings all,

The author Christian Méry is reediting/improving his book French Military Knives and Bayonets. As part of his research he is interested in obtaining contemporary images of French Soldiers sporting blades and images of French knives themselves for inclusion in his updated work. If you have something in that vein, he may be reached here christianmery@wanadoo.fr. I possess no affiliation with Mr. Christian Méry, yet I remain a devoted “fan” of his most excellent collector focused books.

Now, I’d like to wish all my fellow collectors another fine year of militaria collecting.

Happy Collecting, all!

Lance

[Chopperman]

Happy New Year Lance.

[buellmeister]

Lance,

I thank you your comments. I love the grouping you have with the ERN advertisement. Well Done!

Regards,

Joel