German Staghorn Grip Fighting Knife Newly Listed A German Red Cross Sister's

A German Red Cross Sister's Cross

Footnote: The Battalion itself was raised and mobilized in Victoria

Gunner Valentine William "Bill" Henry Hansen

intricately die-cut

Winterhilfswerk (WHW = Winter Work) Bronze gilt

German Staghorn Grip Fighting Knife Newly Listed A German Red Cross Sister'sBlade 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.