Original German 18th Century Hirschfänger Long Hunting Dagger with Horn Grip & Decorated Scabbard U.S. Grenades 15 over Meine Dienstzeit (My

15 over  Meine Dienstzeit (My Military Service)

The sword measures 37" overall

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The troopers overwhelmingly preferred the French saber

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Original German 18th Century Hirschfänger Long Hunting Dagger with Horn Grip & Decorated Scabbard U.S. Grenades 15 over Meine Dienstzeit (MyOriginal 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 have always made lovely display pieces, as well as military sidearms. They were designed to quickly end the struggling of wounded game. 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 or