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to have a textbook example how a hirschfänger have to look like, here is a presentation hirschfänger given by the kaiser in 1894, in the next Hermann Historica auction https://www.hermann-historica.de/en/auctions/lot/id/898480

"Description
The delicate blade of Damascus steel with a double-edged point, gilt ricasso and exceptionally fine gilt and chiselled hunting décor in the form of a capercaillie, stag and boar on the obverse. The reverse engraved with a dedication cartouche "Hirschthal 1894" on a deep blue background amidst intricate leafy vines. The supplier's name "Gust. Laute Hoflieferant Berlin" also in gold on the back of the blade. Fire-gilt grip fittings (abraded in places), the guard plate with the raised cipher "WR" below the imperial crown, the quillons extending into deer hooves. Beautifully beaded staghorn grip with three appliquéd "acorns", an upright acorn as a finial on the pommel. Black leather scabbard, the fittings with traces of gilding. The matching by-knife in the same design as the hunting hanger, the blade also in Damascus steel (somewhat stained) with gilt deer etched on both sides. Length of the hunting hanger 55.5 cm, the by-knife measuring 20.8 cm. Total length 60 cm. Attached gold sword knot, interwoven in black. In exquisite, barely handled condition. See Thomas M. Johnson, Imperial German Edged Weaponry, Vol. 3, with an extremely similar sword illustrated on page 213. Kaiser Wilhelm II was said to be passionate about the hunt. In 1876, at the age of 17, he took his first deer in Schorfheide and shot his 1000th kill, a 20 point stag, on 20 September 1898. He would often be accompanied by distinguished guests, such as the Austrian Crown Prince Rudolf in 1883 or the Russian Tsar Nicholas II in 1910, as well as countless noblemen, politicians and high-ranking officers. Superlative gift of honour, presented by the Kaiser to a prominent member of his illustrious hunting parties."

if I see this right 35000 euro is the starting price

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