Original German Post-WWII Set of Three Miniature "Salesman's Sample" Edged Weapons - Hirschfänger, Navy Dagger, and Lion’s Head Mortars During the same time

During the same time

but never made it into service

provides a rare convergence of artifact and narrative

Barrel Length: 31 Inches

the plating is still well retained on both sides

Original German Post-WWII Set of Three Miniature "Salesman's Sample" Edged Weapons - Hirschfänger, Navy Dagger, and Lion’s Head Mortars During the same timeOriginal Items: Only One Set of Three Available. These are some very nice examples of "Miniature" German Edged weapons, which have been observed from several different makers. Often referred to as "salesman samples", there is definitely debate over the purpose of these miniature daggers, which are quite useful as letter openers as well. They are constructed much as the full size daggers, but the idea of a miniature dagger to be used as a sample by