[taudelt]

I believe this to be an Imperial German National Hunting Association dagger. Don't know that it has anything to do with the military but thought I would post it anyhow. Any info would be appreciated.......

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[Ron Smith]

Dave, Maybe it belonged to the "K" Street branch of the German Nat'l Hunting Assoc.

It is a nice looking dagger. Is if for sale?
Ron

 

[keoki7]

Dave, very interesting marking. Is the blade etched and if so is the motif of a martial theme or is it hunting related? Therein may lay the answer to your question.

 

[sauerfan]

Dave,

this is a beautiful "Hirschfänger", a short sword to give an elk the final hit. These daggers were used by foresters and hunters; in the late 19th /early 20th century more as a decoration to wear together with the uniform, not to use as a weapon. I believe, the K. St. will be the initials of the owner, lets call him Klaus Störtebecker ...

More info regarding Hirschfänger you can find here on the forum of Houston Coates

http://daggers.infopop.cc/eve/ubb.x/a/frm/f/8470972702

Registration is necessary but worth it.

Regards

Martin

 

[taudelt]

Ron........"Thunder Road" lives........ Might be for sale after I figure it out..........

Geo.... I guess the etch is kind of military......

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Martin...... Thanks for your thoughts. I have visited Houston's site and it is outstanding and very helpful.

 

[sauerfan]

Dave,

yes, the blade looks like a military blade. I'd contact "Baz69" (Gary) on Houston Coates'forum. Gary is a very knowledgeable person and he is a top expert regarding Hirschfänger.

Martin

 

[Guest_V]

... a "military" Hirschfänger??? I don´t think even Goering went that far.

 

[taudelt]

Posted it on German Daggers.com and got some very interesting comments. Houston suggests that it could be a military Jager piece and another member thinks that the inscription stands for Kaiserliche Schutztruppen (Colonial Troops).

Don't know it this link will work but give it a try if you have any interest.

http://daggers.infopop.cc/eve/ubb.x/a/tpc/f/8470972702/m/4540052743

 

[Ron Smith]

Dave,
I'm not sure what the marking is, but I do know that Hirschfangers were carried by Jägers during WWI. In lieu of a bayonet. Referred to as "walking out" daggers. I have one nearly identical to yours in configuration. They were produced specifically for military private purchase.

One possibility is K = Kriegsschulen (War School)
St.= Stettin
And this would go along with 1914. The first year of the war. It could have been procured and used as a training weapon. By the War School at Stettin.

Or more likely, presented as an Honors award. For the Highest in the graduating class, etc. Indicated by the engraved, rather than a stamped marking, as would be applied by an armorer.

Ron
Dave
Did I win!??

 

[taudelt]

Ron.......... Thanks........ U definitely be a contender.....dave