Forestry Hirschfanger by Alcoso – D821
When it comes to 3rd Reich hunting and forestry daggers, a collector gets a lot for their money. Brass / gilt fittings, stag grips, triple etched plated blades, and many times exceptional condition. Here is a beauty of a junior forestry Hirschfanger in this offering.
An excellent hilt starts this edged weapon off, with fine looking heavy brass fittings that it was constructed with. From the fluted clam shell, to the ornate deer hoof D guard, the fittings on this forestry remain uncleaned with a nice patina over their surfaces. 2 thick matched slabs of antler make up the grip plates. As shown, they have been expertly trimmed and professionally fitted to the spine of this hilt. The decorative 6 acorns 3 per side, remain firmly set into the plates. If you’ve ever held one of these of these junior forestry’s in your hand, they remind you of a pirate’s equalizer shiv. As they have a fantastic well balance feel to them. Additionally, there is an excellent period knot tied around the hilt, giving this edged weapon a balanced complete look to it. A beautiful looking grip and hilt on this 3rd Reich Hirschfanger.
The scabbard to this edge weapon is pretty decent overall. While the leather shows some period scrapes, crazing, and age, it is still very much intact. The grain has not been polished up or enhanced, and remains in it’s natural state. No issues with the stitching, as it is void of any separation of the seam. Both upper and lower fittings remain in good shape too, showing just surface patina and light age consistent with being worn during the period. Typical for this hardware, these fittings have been properly stapled in place. Completing this scabbard assembly is a good looking frog with matching belt clip. The hardware is brass, and nicely matches the fittings on the dagger hilt as well as the upper and lower on the scabbard. While the leather remains supple, the reverse green felt has been dined on by some insects.
This is what you get when you have an edged weapon which has been housed in wood runners, as opposed to steel or brass. One absolutely beautiful blade! It’s straight, it’s plated, and it’s gorgeous! With an etch portraying a fox hunt on the obverse, and running deer on the reverse, the etch on this blade remains absolutely the best. The reverse riccasso is shown stamped with the Alcoso edged weapon firm’s mid period scale logo. Man, I’m telling you………. what a blade!
A beautiful Subordinate Forestry Cutlass for a very attractive price SOLD