Original German 19th Century Unit-Marked Hirschfänger Stag Handle Triple Etched Hunting Short Sword with Scabbard - Possibly Schutztruppe Category_MG 34 Accessories Medical Corps

Medical Corps

1943Overall a very nice United States Navy veteran Operation Husky bring back set

which do not have any insignia installed

scabbard and fittings indicates that this katana saw only light service during the war

That foresight was right

Original German 19th Century Unit-Marked Hirschfänger Stag Handle Triple Etched Hunting Short Sword with Scabbard - Possibly Schutztruppe Category_MG 34 Accessories Medical CorpsOriginal 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 or cutlasses 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. This is a great late 19th century