Original Imperial German WWI Hirschfänger Stag Handle Forestry Dress Cutlass with Named Scabbard Martini-Henry Accessories began preparations

began preparations

as well as the capture of Fort Niagara (1813)

Unfortunately this example is not named but that does not take away from the beauty and historical significance

and above that it has a stamped manufacturer's code and size

Original Imperial German WWI Hirschfänger Stag Handle Forestry Dress Cutlass with Named Scabbard Martini-Henry Accessories began preparationsOriginal 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