Original WWII German Army Heer Officer Dagger by E. & F. Hörster Scottish Militaria Most of the changes that

Most of the changes that identify the model 1884 as a distinct model occurred either before or after 1884

single-edged

thanks to its protective strength

constructed of black Bakelite (or Vascelite) with screw top and waterproof seal designed to hold five 27mm flare cartridges (star shells)

Original WWII German Army Heer Officer Dagger by E. & F. Hörster Scottish Militaria Most of the changes thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Army Officer's Dagger recently came in from a veteran family and is totally untouched. Some of the silvering is intact which is not common on many Hrster pieces. The pommel is nice, showing some wear around the edges but with no major issues. The pommel oak leaves are interesting in that this pommel is the style with twelve leaves. The crossguard is textbook style Hrster. This guard features a very noble eagle