Need info on old Schrade multi-blade folding knife

[Lawrence1]

I discovered this knife (see photo) in our museum collection. I would appreciate any information anyone could provide (brand, model, date, etc). Thanks!

[orvet]

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I am confused, you say you need into on a old Schrade multi blade then you request help identifying the brand.

Schrade is a brand that started in 1904, but I don't recall them that pattern.
It looks more like a German pattern to meet.
Someone more familiar with German knives may know.

[knife7knut]

Would need some good closeup photos of the tang stamps on the blades. Being in a museum setting that should not present any problem. For what it's worth it looks like one of the many English made horseman's knives made in the late 19th and early 20th century. Although the blades look to have a good amount of loss the good part is the tweezers and splinter pick are still there.
I wouldn't do any cleaning of the knife as yet other than possibly cleaning off the tangs with a #2 lead pencil to make it easier to read.That will not harm the steel but will remove any fresh corrosion present. And a drop or two of penetrating oil on the blade pivot points wouldn't hurt either.

[Lawrence1]

Thanks so much for the info. I will post more photos. I referred to the knife as a Schrade simply because the shield bore some resemblance to a Schrade. I'm a novice, so any help is appreciated. Will post photos by Monday.