Original German WWI Era Hirschfänger Stag Handle Triple Etched Hunting Short Sword by Clemen & Jung with Triple-Etched Skinning Knife in Scabbard French Flags with the aluminum bullion exterior

with the aluminum bullion exterior having worn away in some areas

especially early in the war

shortly finding three of the prahus

and revived the practice when called into service for World War I

The most noticeable difference however is the BLADE

Original German WWI Era Hirschfänger Stag Handle Triple Etched Hunting Short Sword by Clemen & Jung with Triple-Etched Skinning Knife in Scabbard French Flags with the aluminum bullion exteriorOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an item that simply reeks of romance! In use for centuries, the German Hirschfnger (Deer Catcher) long hunting daggers or cutlasses 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. This is a great WWI Era Hirschfnger