Original German WWII Hirschfänger Bone Handle Forestry Dress Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with Handguard & Scabbard German SS so we cannot tell which

so we cannot tell which year it is: 12

Since prolonged exposure to air causes snuff to dry out and lose its quality

The "crossed arrows" on the shield indicate that it is for an Indian Scouts unit

Following the outbreak of World War II

Original German WWII Hirschfänger Bone Handle Forestry Dress Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with Handguard & Scabbard German SS so we cannot tell whichOriginal 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. The Hunting and Forestry organizations under the German monarchy were often controlled by