German Pre WWI M1849 Faschinenmesser, Etched Blade, Samuel Hoppe Mfg
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $150.00

Original era manufacture. Walking out example with an extra long, 22 inch polished steel blade. Samuel Hoppe (1827-1885) Beehive logo on the ricasso. There are etched panels on each side of the blade, rather faint now, mostly a floral pattern. Typical spotting and graying to the steel surface with evidence of old cleaned corrosion. No scabbard