Pre-Third Reich Period Hunting Cutlas by WKC, fine example o...

Hammer

£500

Pre-Third Reich Period Hunting Cutlas by WKC, fine example of a 1920's / 1930's period hunting cutlas in the classic form, with polished bone two piece grips with gilt metal stud fittings to the centre. Plain gilt brass guard and shell cross guard. Housed in the leather and brass mounted scabbard with matching skinning knife to the top section, the skinning knife having a hunting scene engraved blade. Attached to the guard is an original Third Reich period hunting association dagger portepee / knot. Good condition blade with etched hunting scene decoration, foliage and trophies to both sides. Early WKC makers trademark to the base of the blade. An excellent example overall. Blade 40cms, overall 53 1/2 cms.
Late Wil Martin collection