Imperial German Boar Hunting Dagger/ Sidearm With Stag Horn Grip By Schmidt Marburg With Engraved German Silver Pommel Cap H.Schenck, Schweinsburg s/m Leibb & Scabbard. Sn:10063. Hunting Knive

This is an excellent C 1900 Imperial German 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. It has a lovely curved Stag Horn handle with stepped German Silver end cap which is beautifully engraved 'H.Schenck, Schweinsburg s/m Leibb' (Schweinsburg is a mountain located in Baden-Wurttenberg Germany). It's 11" single edged blade with Bowie type swept top edge is excellent. It measures 16" overall. It has a swept cross guard * slight play* with German Silver ferrule. The blade is crisply marked with manufacturer detail 'Schmidt In Marburg'. The weapon is complete with brown leather scabbard with brass mounts. The upper mount has an acorn shaped locket stud. The leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact and has just light scuffing to be expected with age and use. Price for this nicely marked antique Imperial German hunting sidearm & scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn:10063.