Original German WWI Hirschfänger Style Stag Handle Hunting Knife by F.W. Stock with Scabbard - dated 1908 British Helmets This is a wonderful USGI

This is a wonderful USGI bring back from men who saw action in occupied Europe and Germany at the end of World War Two

though one side is torn

Some blades may even be 15th or 16th century in origin

Flag shows damage to one corner and staining

Original German WWI Hirschfänger Style Stag Handle Hunting Knife by F.W. Stock with Scabbard - dated 1908 British Helmets This is a wonderful USGIOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is something that we have not seen before! 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. This is a great WWI Era Hirschfnger style