Third Reich Rifle Association Hirschfänger w/Portepee. E.& F. Hörster, sword within "H" double-oval TM. Nickel-plated hilt fittings show no wear with no lifting to the plating on the fluted pommel, ribbed ferrule, or recurved crossguard. Oak and laurel leaf embellished clamshell shows no wear or lifting and is complete with properly pinned Rifle Association insignia with perfect enamel. White fluted celluloid grip is perfect with no cracks or chips and is complete with gilt crossed rifles properly pinned to the obverse. Plated, double-etched blade grades Near MINT/MINT, showing virtually no wear with no graying, pitting, or nicks to the cutting edge. Etch pattern features hunting scenes of a shooting target with hunting equipment, hunting dog with fox in forest setting, and running stag. Etched scenes are surrounded by floral motifs with 100% of the light gray background frosting remaining. Blade is complete with the original green felt blade buffer pad. Black leather scabbard shell is perfect with no creases, wear nicks, rips, tears, or damage to the reverse stitching. Dent-free nickel-plated upper and lower scabbard fittings show virtually no wear with no lifting and are complete with both retaining staples. Early solid green wool portepee grades Exc++ showing minor wear/age primarily to slide. Superb Hörster Rifle Association combination! Near MINT/MINT (25159) $2,495.