Germany. A Damascus Steel Knife, by Gebrüder Krusius Province of China He was awarded the Somme

He was awarded the Somme Cross with white and yellow ribbon

98 mm (w) x 60

The decoration is awarded to officers and non-commissioned members of the Regular and Reserve forces

circa 1845

It features a protruding curved handle to which is affixed a pewter lid on a functional swivel hinge

Germany. A Damascus Steel Knife, by Gebrüder Krusius Province of China He was awarded the Somme(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