Original German WWII Hirschfänger Bone Handle Forestry Dress Cutlass by Carl Eickhorn with Handguard & Scabbard German Documents & Books often dipped in a lacquer

often dipped in a lacquer of beeswax diluted with turpentine to prevent corrosion of the metal

The liner is complete with its original sweatband and nape strap

In the early stages of the war usually an enlisted man

A particularly advanced model

Most of the regiments of the present Territorial Army Infantry

Original German WWII Hirschfänger Bone Handle Forestry Dress Cutlass by Carl Eickhorn with Handguard & Scabbard German Documents & Books often dipped in a lacquerOriginal Item: Only One Available. In use for centuries, the German Hirschfnger (Deer Catcher) long hunting daggers have always made lovely display pieces, as well as military sidearms. Many of the early bayonets used by the various German States were based on the Hirschfnger design, which is both simple and elegant, almost a short sword in practical terms. The Hunting and Forestry organizations under the German monarchy were often controlled by