Original German Pre WWI Bavarian Stag Handle Hunting Dagger Knife with Handguard & Scabbard French & Indian War Engraved named Purple Heart medal

Engraved named Purple Heart medal

the Army Ministry surprisingly commented

This sword comes complete with the original leather grip covering but only traces of the brass grip binding wire remains

The front is open to allow fired cartridge cases to be ejected

Original German Pre WWI Bavarian Stag Handle Hunting Dagger Knife with Handguard & Scabbard French & Indian War Engraved named Purple Heart medalOriginal 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