Original German 19th Century Unit-Marked Hirschfänger Stag Handle Triple Etched Hunting Short Sword with Scabbard - Possibly Schutztruppe Category_MG 34 Accessories with the tips extended

with the tips extended

Thankfully this one survived

but in a way that did not require a fully bored through cylinder

Medical Corps

Original German 19th Century Unit-Marked Hirschfänger Stag Handle Triple Etched Hunting Short Sword with Scabbard - Possibly Schutztruppe Category_MG 34 Accessories with the tips extendedOriginal 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 late 19th century