Germany, Third Reich. A Shooting Association Cutlass, By Alcoso consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac was discharged on May 14th

was discharged on May 14th and returned to H 49

small chip in the enamels above the "T" in "NATIONAL" on the centrepiece ring

A fine studio photo 114x150mm Footnote: All Knight's Cross Recipient Photographs originate from a single & extremely large collection acquired by eMedals in 2008

RZM factory stamp still attached

adjustable straps with buckles on both sides at the waist

Germany, Third Reich. A Shooting Association Cutlass, By Alcoso consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac was discharged on May 14th(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