Need your help on this one. Looks like some kind of forestry service dagger:

Sibfox,

A very nice, heavy-duty sidearm there, though,
I think it has more chance of being an imperial fireman's edged weapon. I've never seen a
crossguard pattern like this on a hunting/forestry Hirschfaenger except for some
utilitarian/skinning knives.

I'm sure our bayonet specialists will be able to pin it down even further for you.

Best regards!

Bill

Your answer is in the Hunting dagger section...
Regards: James Herm. Konejung catalog

James & Gary,

As you both said, that's what makes period catalog references so invaluable. This is really the only way to make a first-rate identification.

Many thanks for that clarification!

Bill

When I say (buy books!!!) I mean the people without the basic Johnson, Wittman, Angolia and all available catalog reprints ... James

Wow, an unusual piece. How are the stag grips retained? Doesn't look like there's visable rivets.

Bill, James - thank you for your opinions. The stag grip is one-piece design and it is fixed in place by the top section of the handle. By the way - all metal parts are nickel-plated.

Well done, many thanks for showing us that.