German WWI Trench Knife (Grabendolch) with Scabbard Books Lightweight field-made or limited-production cap

Lightweight field-made or limited-production cap featuring extended rear neck flap for sun protection

during the mid-20th century

Original South African Union Defence Force and early South African Defence Force olive-drab peaked field cap with fold-down neck flap

Cloth formation/shoulder patch for 6 Reconnaissance Commando (“6 Recce”)

This is a Natal & Orange Free State identity title associated with the 2nd South African Infantry in the Union Defence Forces era

German WWI Trench Knife (Grabendolch) with Scabbard Books Lightweight field-made or limited-production capAn original German World War I trench fighting knife (Grabendolch), featuring a single edged steel blade with false back edge, designed for close quarters trench warfare. This example has a characteristic slab wooden grip with diagonal checkering, secured by rivets to the full tang blade. The crossguard features the simple oval steel hand guard for protection during hand to hand combat. The knife comes with its correct period steel scabbard, fitted