Germany, Third Reich. A Shooting Association Cutlass, By Alcoso Auction Archive on a 41 mm-long needle

on a 41 mm-long needle pin

consisting of a sturdy cardstock frame with faux blue leather exterior and “Beobachterabzeichen” (“Observer Badge”) stamped in gold Fraktur-style font on the centre of the lid

with slight chipping of enamels evident

with original signature of General Ivan Perčević

Germany, Third Reich. A Shooting Association Cutlass, By Alcoso Auction Archive on a 41 mm-long needle(Deutscher Schtzenverband Hirschfnger). A scarce and well preserved German Shooting Association cutlass, measuring 54 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 41 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. The blade features double sided, acid etched designs consisting of forestry scenes interspersed with arabesques and bullseye targets. The reverse ricasso is maker marked ALCOSO, SOLINGEN