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Originally Posted by Roland_M
... it is a 19. ct. European, probably German, Hunting dagger (deer catcher)...
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Sure thing Roland, the Hirscfängers. Skipping the strict translation, with 53 cms blades (if not shortened from 55 cms) you may call them swords, not daggers; but that is just a little detail
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Originally Posted by Roland_M
... Sometimes they had been used as a side weapon for upper class on the battlefield...
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Quite right, Roland; as also to show off with a cerimonial uniform, like that of Captain Cook, i guess
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