Germany. A Damascus Steel Knife, by Gebrüder Krusius visually-hidden The exterior of the side

The exterior of the side walls is fully lined with a smooth black doeskin wool

and a thorough award booklet for a Bronze DRL (Deutsche Reichssportabzeichen) Badge

small loss of enamel in the crown

topped by a unit dedication of “UNDERSTAB III

Germany. A Damascus Steel Knife, by Gebrüder Krusius visually-hidden The exterior of the side(Damast Messer). A unique and ornate Damascus steel knife, measuring 270 mm in total length. It features a 162 mm long Damascus steel blade, bearing obverse and reverse ricasso inscriptions. One reads ECHT DAMAST, indicating genuine Damascus steel, while the opposite bears a makers mark of KRUSIUS, SOLINGEN, for the firm of Gebrder Krusius. The blade sits securely within a polished dark wooden handle with dual sided ribbing. Intricate silver fittings