Germany, Third Reich. A Reich Forestry Association Official’s Cutlass, By Ewald Cleef Auction Schmalkalden” on the reverse

Schmalkalden” on the reverse

the obverse with diagonally-arranged skies bearing an inscription of “MOTOR-GRUPPE ALPENLAND” and “2

with small black plastic buttons sewn to the reverse of each

loosening of the handle insignia

maker marked with the stylized logo of “Metall und Kunstoff” on the reverse

Germany, Third Reich. A Reich Forestry Association Official’s Cutlass, By Ewald Cleef Auction Schmalkalden” on the reverse(Deutscher Forstschutz Hirschfnger). A very well preserved German Forestry Association officials cutlass, measuring 540 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 410 mm long magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. Both the obverse and reverse of the blade feature intricately detailed, acid etched designs depicting stags and deer in forested settings, with the obverse depicting a hunter and dog in action. The