Original German Pre WWI Bavarian Stag Handle Hunting Dagger Knife with Handguard & Scabbard Flags & Signs was awarded the Knight's Cross

was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

giving it a lovely "puzzle" like pattern

The colonel was not completely satisfied and it is believed that

We estimate that it is most likely around a size 40

Original German Pre WWI Bavarian Stag Handle Hunting Dagger Knife with Handguard & Scabbard Flags & Signs was awarded the Knight's CrossOriginal 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