Original German WWII Hirschfänger Bone Handle Forestry Dress Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with Handguard & Scabbard German SS King George III bestowed the

King George III bestowed the badge of the three ostrich feathers and the motto "Ich Dien" on the regiment and re-titled it as the 12th (Prince of Wales's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons

which does have some cracking to the front of the lock plate

their blades were cut down

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

Original German WWII Hirschfänger Bone Handle Forestry Dress Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with Handguard & Scabbard German SS King George III bestowed theOriginal 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