A Senior Forestry Cutlass by Carl Eickhorn

A short style Forestry Cutlass, a fine quality Deluxe model produced by Eickhorn; constructed of high quality fire gilded brass-based mounts (retaining over 95% of the original gilded finish). The “D” guard begins and ends in the shape of deer hooves, standard on these hunting cutlasses, and really finely detailed. The inside area and crossguard area feature overlapping and finely detailed oak leaves; the ferrule is constructed as a part of the crossguard, with same pattern of overlapping oak leaves. Below the crossguard is the deluxe polished clamshell, centering the capercaillie bird, being the largest member of the grouse family, sitting on an oak branch. The grip plates is made of horn, with three well-detailed acorns riveted on each side; in excellent condition, no cracks or chipping. The scabbard shell is made of black thick leather,while the reverse of the scabbard is sewn up the center. The mounts are of constructed of gilded brass with scalloped edges, while the lower scabbard mount has an engraved deer motive on obverse. The triple etched blade is also in excellent condition. This blade is about 10 ½ inches long and has about 100% of the original frosting in the backgrounds of the etched hunting scenes. Further, along the spine of the blade is the distributors/retailer's mark "W.MICHOVIUS COTTBUS" - Cottbus being the only known distributor of Eickhorn Forestry daggers. Stamped into reverse blade is the logo of the maker "Carl Eickhorn", nicely stamped. This circa 1930's manufactured cutlass is in excellent condition, exhibits slight wear and use, and of excellent quality manufacture - a very desirable and attractive Senior Forestry Cutlass.