DESCRIPTION: This is a plate by the Meissen porcelain firm that honors the Deutschen Jager Verein or German Hunting Association. This was the official organization first established by Hermann Goring, Chief Forestry Chief and Hunting Master in N.S. Germany. The plate is fairly simple in design but therein lies its beauty. It has the stag head associated with the legend of St. Hubertus, only this design is not the usual due to the fact that the cross and the swastika are employed together. A ribbon below the stag head has the D.J. for Deutscher Jager and branches from the fir tree and oak leaves are seen to each side of the central presentation and the words Jagdgau Sachsen are seen across the top. Jag of course refers to hunting and Gau is in reference to the geographic district, in this case Saxony, the eastern most state of the United N.S. Reich. On the back of the plate are the crossed swords used by the firm of Meissen, the premier German porcelain manufacturer located in Saxony. A beautiful and meaningful art plate in perfect condition. Measures 9 ½ inches in diameter. A great find for the collector of hunting paraphernalia.

PRICE: $490.00 

DESCRIPTION: This is a true rarity deserving of the cover of a prestigious gun magazine perhaps? A combination sword or dagger & gun. These combination weapons are scarce enough but to find one with an over and under pistol as the accoutrement is “super rare.” It constructed with all brass fittings and the grip looks like a Napoleonic Sword of the cavalry regiments with horn grip or perhaps it is ebony? The brass guard supports a lion or panther head at the top. The brass clamshell hand guard covers part of the flint lock action. It has a very unusual trigger device as well. The piece was made probably by a professional weaponry blacksmith shop. It is signed by the maker in Paris. The action is inventive and very different. In one of our pictures supplied herein you can see the percussion hammer and if you look closely you can see that it has two strikers -- one top and one on the bottom. You can also see two nipple posts where the percussion caps are placed. When the first barrel is fired, the shooter can then in turn swing the hammer seen at the top downward thus enabling the hammer to strike the 2nd nipple post thus firing the 2nd barrel. Now and then these combination sword and gun ensembles are to be encountered in famous collections but never have we seen one like this. This example is prodigiously rare in the extreme! 

It probably dates in the 1860’s or earlier. Weapons such as these were used by hunters but also in warfare and also by police detachments. The piece may have had a scabbard but that is history.  Another usage for something like this would be utilized in sea service either the kings navy or possibly by pirates?  Perhaps that is why the fittings are brass that is less likely to be affected by the damp sea atmosphere. In that case it would not have a scabbard -- rather it would be stowed in the Captain’s cabin as a ready weapon to be used in the case of a possible mutiny. The possibilities are numerous but surely romantic saga has attended this magnificent double purpose sword. Of this we can only speculate but we can be assured that is a worthy museum piece that should be in a great collection.

Details: 30 inches long overall, blade 24 inches, the double barreled pistol is 6 inches long, the grip with the clamshell guard is 7 inches long.

PRICE: $7,500.00

Reichsbund Deutsche Jagershaft - German National Hunting Association Hirshfanger (HUNT 8-3)

History: The German National Hunting Association was a public sporting organization under the direction and control of the National Hunting Master, Hermann Goring.  This association controlled the hunting activities of all Germans authorized to shoot wild game. Its objective was to further national game conservation and to teach German hunting enthusiasts the skills required in the pursuit of their pastime.  Germany’s forests and fields have always abounded in a wide variety of game animals and birds, among which are: stag, wild boar, rabbits, pheasant and ducks. This abundance can be mainly attributed to the strict regulations and laws enforced by the Hunting Association. Hunting in Germany during the Third Reich era was very closely controlled and only individuals who had passed a very rigid written and practical field test saw were issued hunting permits. These hunters wore distinctive uniforms of forest green when attending association meetings or hunts. Hermann Goring was an extremely ardent hunter who spent much of his leisure time in the pursuit of his favorite sport; He contributed much toward the improvement of the organization while serving as the National Hunting Master of Germany. Prior to Goring’s appointment to office, each separate region had its own game regulations. One of his first actions was to make these regulations less complicated and more standard throughout all of Germany.  Goring was also instrumental in designing some of the daggers worn by the hunters and foresters.

Two different daggers were authorized for wear by Hunting Association members, when wearing the official hunter’s uniform.  These pieces were similar, but yet different in design; one model was standard and the other was a more deluxe version. All members of the association were entitled to wear the dagger and, since they were purchased privately, it was left up to the individual’s personal choice as to which of the two designs he elected to purchase.  In addition to the two standard daggers, richly ornamented pieces were available with Damascus blades for special presentation. The one we offer is the one considered the standard model. So here is what will be considered a rare find especially in this condition and we offer it at a very reasonable price.

PRICE: SOLD

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