Germany, Third Reich. A German Hunting Association Cutlass, By J.a. Henckels Auction 86 mm (h - inclusive

86 mm (h - inclusive of the integral ring)

navy blue and gold-coloured inks

Of local manufacture in hand filed frosted silver with a white enameled five armed cross and a red enameled centre

measuring 42 mm (w) x 17

Die-stamped frosted silver

Germany, Third Reich. A German Hunting Association Cutlass, By J.a. Henckels Auction 86 mm (h - inclusive(Deutsche Jgerschaft Hirschfnger). An extremely well preserved and ornate German Hunting Association cutlass, measuring 40 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 23 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. The blade bears double sided acid etched designs executed in exceptional detail, with the obverse displaying a fox set among oak leaf branches with acorns, while the reverse