Original German Pre WWI Bavarian Lion’s Head Hirschfänger Hunting Dagger Knife with Leather Scabbard Russian Flags On the front there is

On the front there is more writing in handwritten ink and on the back it reads:

88 in German blackface type and also has serial number 1620 / i on the barrel and 8825 / c receiver

Collar to shoulder: 9”Shoulder to sleeve: 23”Shoulder to shoulder: 17”Chest width: 18”Waist width: 17”Hip width: 22”Front length: 30"

The original faux leather sweatband is still intact (sans one tear in the front) and is securely sewn into place

Original German Pre WWI Bavarian Lion’s Head Hirschfänger Hunting Dagger Knife with Leather Scabbard Russian Flags On the front there isOriginal Item: Only One Available. In use for centuries, the German Hirschfnger (Deer Catcher) long hunting daggers 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 Imperial German Bavarian Hirschfnger, complete with scabbard. The hilt is fit