German Staghorn Grip Fighting Knife Newly Listed Winterhilfswerk (WHW = Winter Work)

Winterhilfswerk (WHW = Winter Work) Bronze gilt

Footnote: The Battalion itself was raised and mobilized in Victoria

in bronzed feinzink

with a named inscription in running script on the inside

A German Red Cross Sister's Cross

German Staghorn Grip Fighting Knife Newly Listed Winterhilfswerk (WHW = Winter Work)Blade is constructed of die forged steel, with maker's mark of Carl Eickhorn at the crossguard (double squirrel); blade has been sharpened over time. Grip is constructed of synthetic material representing staghorn, and kept in place by rivets. Short anodized steel scabbard is straight and without any major dents, only exhibiting moderate use, and with fine leather belt attachment; a fine quality fighting knife in very fine condition.