Brass Boar’s Head Pommel** C1850 Imperial German Boar Hunting Dagger / Sidearm With Antique Ivory Handle & Scabbard. Sn 21549 Daggers

**Brass Boar’s Head Pommel** C1850 Imperial German Boar Hunting Dagger / Sidearm With Antique Ivory Handle & Scabbard. Sn 21549 - 21549

This is a quality made Imperial German form Hunting Dagger / Sidearm. These substantial weapons were carried when hunting large game such as Boar for self defence and to deliver the 'death blow' to the hunted prey. This example has an antique ivory handle bound with brass wire. The hilt has a brass Boar’s head pommel and re-curving steel cross guard. Its heavy 12” steel blade has just light staining consistent with age and has faint foliate etched decoration on both sides near to the hilt. The blade has no visible manufacturer or date marks. The blade is 1 ¾” broad at its widest and 6mm thick. The knife measures 18” overall length. The weapon is complete with its original quality made brown leather scabbard with heavy brass throat mount and chape both of which have tooled decoration. The chape has a ball tip and the throat mount has an ornate frog locket. The leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean and intact. The surface of the leather has just a few scuffs consistent with age & use. The price for this quality Imperial German Nobleman’s hunting sidearm & scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 21549 NB Antique Ivory Content Comprises Less Than 10% Volume & Weight. (Hunting survival box)

£795.00