HIRSCHFÄNGER


Title Hirschfänger
Sketch dated unknown, ca.1936
Signature Pattern 4.1
Organization Deutsche Försterei
Year of adoption Unadopted
Manufacturer none
Publications no
Sources Solingen city archive, Germany

 


A pattern of a dagger by Paul Casberg for German Foresters designed for the firm Carl Eickhorn. This pattern was unadopted. The sketch features mainly oak leaves motif. An oak tree as a strongest one of the forest and a Nordic symbol of life and immortality symbolized strength, honour and longevity of the bearer of the dagger.