A Postwar German hunting dagger. The grip is made of natural materials. The guard and pommel are made of gilt brass. The stainless steel blade is garnished with etched deers on the verso side and inscription on the recto side. Inscription in German: Werner Knoth, Zum 50. Geburtstag uberreicht durch die Leitung d. VEB VSW BS, To Werner Knoth, presented on the occasion of his 50th birthday by the management of VEB VSW BS. VEB, Volkseigener Betrieb or Publicly Owned Enterprise, was the main legal form of industrial enterprise in East Germany. Historical Collectables, Swords Knives Arms And Cold Weapons.