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Old 10th November 2017, 03:38 PM   #9
Roland_M
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Hello,

it is a 19. ct. European, probably German, Hunting dagger (deer catcher).

If you follow this link, you will see more examples of the same type.

https://www.google.de/search?q=hirsc...w=1670&bih=921

If you find something of interest, I will translate it for you.

Sometimes they had been used as a side weapon for upper class on the battlefield. Maybe the extremely long bayonets of late 19.ct. are copies of the deer catcher worn in battles.


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