European Stag gripped hanger

[Roland_M]

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.


Roland

[fernando]

Originally Posted by Roland_M

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

Sure thing Roland, the Hirscfängers. Skipping the strict translation, with 53 cms blades (if not shortened from 55 cms) you may call them swords, not daggers; but that is just a little detail .

Originally Posted by Roland_M

... Sometimes they had been used as a side weapon for upper class on the battlefield...

Quite right, Roland; as also to show off with a cerimonial uniform, like that of Captain Cook, i guess .