German Imperial Triple Etched Forestry Cutlass

This German forestry cutlass features a straight steel blade decorated with triple-etched panels. The hilt is crafted with a fluted staghorn grip, brass crossguard, and clamshell guard, paired with a green leather scabbard featuring brass mounts. Dating to the late Imperial era, this forestry cutlass was worn by German forestry officials and hunt masters. Serving as a ceremonial sidearm, the weapon represents the traditional hunting culture and forestry guilds of Germany. The blade is etched with hunting scenes of stags and hounds. The staghorn handle is capped with a brass pommel nut, and the scabbard features a throat with a frog button.