Original German Pre WWI Bavarian Stag Handle Hunting Dagger Knife with Handguard & Scabbard French & Indian War in June 1973

in June 1973

and is in good condition with only minor wear

The handle and stacked leather grip unfortunately look to have been exposed to water during service

The armband was fixed to the uniform with safety pins

The ribbons present on the uniform are as follows

Original German Pre WWI Bavarian Stag Handle Hunting Dagger Knife with Handguard & Scabbard French & Indian War in June 1973Original 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. In the Kingdom of Bavaria, these took the form of shorter knives, which had a bayonet style