3 Reich - National Hunting Association Cutlass.Amazing

3 Reich - National Hunting Association Cutlass.Amazing
Forestry, Hunting Association Cutlass (Forstmeisters Hirschfänger)

The Hunting and Forestry organizations under the German monarchy were often controlled by aristocrats and well-heeled businessman. The purposes were generally formed for the conservation of game and forestry.
The cutlasses of these Imperial organizations were often extremely ornate, or they could also be utilitarian, made to perform the final killing thrust on game.
Many examples were used strictly for dressing up the beauty of a hunting/forestry uniform.
The German Hunting Association ( Deutsche Jägerschaft) was headed by 3 Reich Hunting Master Hermann Göring.
The organization was formed to enforce the hunting regulations surrounding the advancement of conservation.
The organization was a "must" for Germans interested in advancing their careers in business or the NSDAP.
The cutlasses worn by the organization were often quite elaborate.
The German Association was one of the last organizations to be nationalized by the NSDAP.
The organization consisted of many shooting and target clubs positioned throughout the Reich, some centuries old.
Members were all volunteers.


Forestry cutlass and scabbard with an etched, 33cm blade, brass fittings, and staghorn grip, distinguishing it as one worn by rangers and forest management officials.

The grip is a real beauty absolutely chosen for its closeness to fit for the pommel and ferrule.
The staghorn grip, with its obverse side having three brass acorns and one DJ insignia.
The pommel is pattern is a leaf motif and an acorn-shaped lug that acts to retain the tang.
The ferrule has the same pattern of raised decorative leafs.
The crossguard is in the form of opposed heads of hunting dogs.Below the guard is a clamshell.
The clamshell has a motif fighting deer with a dog.

The best part of this cutlass, though, has to be the blade.
The cutlass blades were usually etched with hunting scenes.
This is also the case here.

Maker marked: ANTON WINGEN Jr, SOLINGEN

The scabbard shell is composed of black leather, having twin decorative lines running the length of all four edges. This leather is still in excellent condition. The shell is fitted with matching brass mounts, which have scalloped edges and are retained by staples in the reverse. The upper mount is equipped with a mount fashioned in the design of an acorn. This acorn also shows some mild surface wear.The lower mount ends in a plain style button.

A wonderful example of the best quality Forestry available in the period.
Really a beauty pattern for the discriminating collector.
If you've been thinking of adding a shooting cutlass to your collection, this example will not fail to please you !!!. ***** Important ***** Shipping from our office in Europe