Imperial German Close Quarters Fighting Knife – Item 101408

Imperial German close quarter fighting knife.  Slab side grips with single edge blade. Eickhorn maker marked. Inscription to blade “Leicten und Dienen”. Complete with its original leather scabbard and belt attachment frog. Blade measures 11.5 cm and overall length 21cm. Overall in good condition but blade has seen heavy combat use. A nice “been there” example.