A hunting cutlass in leather scabbard with drapery in silvered metal. Blade length 33.

2cm.; width near bolster 2.5cm.; length with handle 49cm.; length in scabbard 52 cm. Single-edged steel blade chased with hunting scenes on both sides. Maker"s mark F. & S. Horster - Solingen on bolster. Conchiform shield, straight guard in the form of hoofed animals" legs, white metal tube with 4 incisions, slightly curved deer horn hilt. Round badge with deer"s head and DJV attached to the centre of the hilt, oval pommel, glandiform screw. Germany, early 20th century.