Dagger guide this is an identification guide for the different types of daggers worn by members of various organizations in germany from 1933 until 1945. Hirschfanger, deer catcher is a 1830inch 460 760 mm. The daggers hilt consists of a nickel plated zinc based pommel, crossguard and clamshell. Buy online, view images and see past prices for a third reich national hunting associations miniature dagger, plated blade. In the 1930s the german national hunting association was under direction of national hunting master, herman goering. The oak and laurel leaf embellished clamshell has two mounting holes in the centre which properly had a german national rifle association insignia pinned to it.
The design of the knife was left up to the owners taste and financial ability. These miniature daggers are broken into 2 types, the 34 size and 12 size. This is a fine example of the hirschfanger or dagger of the german hunting association. Great prices on boker daggers, fixed blade hunting knives, kitchen knives, pocket knives, and tactical knives made in germany.
Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. They are made from the same materials, came from the same place, but not exactly the same. This replica dagger is patterned after that given to officers in the german rifle association. German germany ww2 hunting association dagger knife dec 27.
Imperial and ww2 german hunting cutlesses and daggers. Dagger information german national hunting association knife. Sep 19, 2012 dagger could be worn by all members, and is an attractive dagger being available in 1939. German rifle association dagger with sheath replica guns direct. This is the ultimate trove of information on the nazi hunt. The primary objective of the association was to advance game conservation through the enforcement. The fancier the knife the more expensive it became. The association was similiar in nature and scope to the national rifle association nra existing in the united states today. German national hunting association knife, m1880 clemen. This national rifle association cutlass is a long weapon, measuring overall about 22.
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Dagger of the german national hunting association, reichsbund deutsche jagerschaft item hunt 71. The german national hunting association was a public sporting organization under the direction and control of the national hunting master, hermann. German national hunting association knife german dress daggers. The hunting association knife was in existence before the 3rd reich and authorized for wear by any member of the association.
However like the reichsforstdienst other older patterns of this dagger can be seen as this association was in existence long before adolf hitler came to power. Download scientific diagram two examples of damascened daggers from shaft burials. Hirschfanger, deer catcher is a 1830inch 460760 mm long german dagger, used to kill deer and boar. A dagger is a knife with a very sharp point and usually two sharp edges, typically designed or capable of being used as a thrusting or stabbing weapon. As each hunting club had its own regulations, the hunting knives can vary if fittings, etchings and blade length. German third reich national hunting association dagger sidearm hirschfanger by eickhorn solingen a good example with staghorn grip mounted with associations silvered swastika stags head emblem, silver plated oakleaf decorated pommel with acorn finial, deers feet crossguard and clamshell guard. The scabbard has an extra loop that attaches to the chain. The pole is partially there but was cut most likely so the vet could bring it home. German germany ww2 hunting association dagger knife dec. The german rifle association was made up of several independent shooting and target clubs. Page 1 of 1 in category drk german red cross daggers. Daggers have been used throughout human history for close combat confrontations, and many cultures have used adorned daggers in ritual and ceremonial contexts.
Wwii german national hunting association dagger sword. Early bronze age dagger from schoolbek kosel, schleswigholstein, germany. Steel, nickelsilver plated blade features the standard acid etched design of fouled anchors and ornate foliage pattern. The german rifle association was a nonpolitical, nonmilitary, organization of volunteer members who were interested in marksmanship. They are marked for horster, eickhorn, wkc, wusthof, or other makers. German translation of hunt collins englishgerman dictionary. It is also lightweight as the hilt mounts are an aluminum base material, being nickelplated. Both pieces are in very good condition and without issues, but they are not a perfect match. On his hunting days, eggersdorf wakes at four in the morning. T are two variations of the standard dagger, authorized for wear by members of german national hunting association. Forestry, hunting, and rifle association daggers johnson.
Measures 21 12 overall and features stainless steel blade, cast metal handle parts, and faux ivory with inset gold crossed rifles finish off the grip. German hunting association hirschfanger dagger nov 20. Wwii german nskk dagger this is an rzm m738 dagger. Hunting, shooting, and forestry daggers collector to. No further artefacts were found in association with the burial, while the location of. It was adopted may, 1935 and ceased production may, 1943. The german national hunting association was a public sporting organization under the direction and control of the national hunting master, hermann goring. Reverse ricasso is well marked with manufacturers logo of a squirrel clutching a downward pointing sword, with script original eickhorn solingen. It looks like almost a match, and will look great with your dagger. The association was similiar in nature and scope to the national rifle association nra existing in. Reichsbund deutsche jagershaft german national hunting association hirshfanger hunt 83 description. Hunting and shooting in germany germania international.
The photos were taken in the daylight with and without flash. Usually, the 12 size miniatures measure 8 or smaller. A third reich national hunting associations miniature dagger. It is in excellent plus condition and was manufactured by the famed solingen firm of carl eickhorn.
Most german hunters make use such huts, called kanzels in german. Unless otherwise noted, all photographs are of original authentic items of the period. The german national hunting association german dagger buyers. The german hunting association deutsche jagerschaft and forestry service organization reichsforstdienst eventually came under the nsdaps supervision. Measures 21 12 overall and features stainless steel blade, cast metal handle parts, and faux ivory. Two examples of damascened daggers from shaft burials at. A german dagger can be an interesting piece to add to your collection of cutlery, and it is also a piece of history that may have a story to tell. This is an attractive set of wwii german navy dagger hangers. Two patterns were created, one type was known as the regulation while the oher was the deluxe. German third reich national hunting association dagger sidearm hirschfanger by eickhorn solingen a good example with staghorn grip mounted with associations silvered swastika stags head emblem, silver plated oakleaf decorated pommel with acorn finial, deers feet crossguard and clamshell guard langet. German music in the new foreign vocabulary of jazz as ernsts hunt may.
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Hirschfanger, deer catcher is a 1830inch 460760 mm. Click the button below to add the german dagger w scab to your wish list. Deer hoof ends on cross guard with a boars head in center. Clamshell type guard with a relief stagforest scene. You can browse through the affordable selection of wwii german daggers for sale on ebay to find the designs or types that might be right for your needs. By wars end in 1945, these daggers were already being reproduced to sell to souvenir hunting gis. The best how to butcher a deer video ever, by the bearded butchers at whitefeather meats.
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German rifle association deutscher schutzenverband. Hunting, forestry, and shooting forum german daggers. There is a green portepee wrapped around the ferrule. The cross guard is re curved, each of which has a quillon end in the shape of an acorn.