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Uncleaned Third Reich Hunting Association Hirschfänger. "Z" within a crowned shield, (Clemen & Jung Waffenfabrik) TM. Silver-plated hilt fittings show minor wear with dark, uncleaned age patina to the fluted pommel cap, recurved crossguard with stag hoof quillons and fluted clamshell with portions of factory darkening remains in the recesses of the hilt fittings. Dark brown stag horn grip with lighter toned highlights, is perfect with no cracks or chips and is complete with silver-over-bronze Hunting Association emblem, showing minor wear to silver plate, properly pinned to the obverse. Plated double-etched blade grades Exc/Exc+ showing surface wear/runner marks with uniform gray shadowing, but no pitting or nicks to cutting edge. Etched panels feature standard hunting scenes of stag and doe and hunting dog attacking a boar on obverse, and stag and fox on reverse. Blade is complete with tan leather buffer pad and shows some gray shadowing to the background frosting in the etched panels. Green leather scabbard shows light surface wear/some minor swelling, but no rips, tears, or creases. Dent-free, silver-plated scabbard fittings show dark, uncleaned age patina and portions factory lacquer & are complete with both retaining staples. Nice Clemen & Jung example obtained from a Florida veteran. Exc+/Exc++ (23637) $1,795.  

 

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