Predating the rise of the Nazi party, the knife of the State Forest Service (Staatsforstdienst) served as a badge of honor and rank, with ivory and white celluloid grips reserved for senior officials and Foresters. Blade is 10" single edged with wide fullers, etched hunting scenes on each side, Eickhorn makers mark on the left ricasso and oak leaves on the spine. Gilt brass hilt with oak leaf decoration on the D-guard, hoof shaped rear quillion, raised game bird design on the clamshell and smooth ivory grip panels with three gilt acorns on each side. Leather sheath, with gilt fittings, bugling elk design on the tip, and an acorn shaped frog stud on the throat.