UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons Hunting, Forestry, and Shooting Forum Help with "D" guard Forestry/Hunting Cutlass/dagger

I am not sure what this is or if I have it in the right forum but I would like to know exactly what I have and if permissible what it is worth. It has no problems. Blade is 13" long, etched both sides with hunting scenes and etched down the spine. Stag handle with acorns. Deer hoor cross guard. Acorn on scabbard. Thanks.
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Here is the first photo that I did wrong. I didn't see anyway to edit it so I put it in a reply, thanks.

Fleamarket
You have a very nice Eickhorn pattern 1212, it's a forestry hirschf�nger from the mid to late 1930's. The knot and frog are correct for this dagger.
The knot is for junior ranks as is the hirschf�nger, most junior hirschf�ngers just have the fluted clamshell, yours is a more deluxe type and very nice to see.
You do see these patterns with deluxe scabbard fittings on rare occasions.
It looks in very nice condition, value with the frog and knot around $1500-$2000.

Gary

Thanks Gary. I am surprised at the value, but very pleased. Regards.