SOLD - WW2 German Hunting Assn. Dagger

Description

9/5/23 - This is an original WW2 German Hunting Association Dagger with a triple etched blade and original scabbard. The blade is etched on each side with different hunting scenes and animals. Excellent detail and crisp etchings make the scenes clearly visible. There's some dark patina and surface oxidation mixed within the etchings as well as some wear near the tip of the blade. The spine of the blade has a standard leaf pattern etching, and the edge is unsharpened. Original leather stopper is intact and excellent. The cross guard shows two detailed stag hooves, and traces of the original finish remain. Similar finish traces and surface wear is found on the pommel. The stag handle has no cracks or chips and is pinned with a stag and swastika logo of the WW2 era Hunting Assn. The scabbard has mild surface patina throughout the metal portions, but the original green leather body is excellent. Overall length of the blade (without the scabbard) is 46cm. Blade length is 33cm.