Original German 18th Century Hirschfänger Long Hunting Dagger with Horn Grip & Decorated Scabbard Cannons & Mortars as it had little use

as it had little use in the desert heat

which has floral borders

132nd Infantry waded ashore across heavily mined beaches during an amphibious invasion of Cebu Island

the lower reverse guard is Gruppe stamped "Fr"

Narrative from September 1944:

Original German 18th Century Hirschfänger Long Hunting Dagger with Horn Grip & Decorated Scabbard Cannons & Mortars as it had little useOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an item that simply reeks of romance! In use for centuries, the German Hirschfnger (Deer Catcher) long hunting daggers have always made lovely display pieces, as well as military sidearms. They were designed to quickly end the struggling of wounded game. 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 or