This unknown Hirschfanger is almost certainly military. The German state of origin is unknown. The construction is very unusual with the hilt being made all in one casting, including the attachment loops and the shell guard. The spring in this example is broken, but originally continued up and made a sort of cockscomb on top of the pommel. You can see a complete example of this in Klaus Lubbe's new book #23.
Dimensions are as follows: Overall length 739mm; Blade length 617; Blade width 33; Blade thickness 9; Handle length 122.
