Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen German SS and bright finish throughout

and bright finish throughout

of a differing design to the original tank it was to be based on

with a 9 1/2 inches blade

Generally not available in this condition

The longettes on either side of the blade are also embossed with crown over full Coat of Arms on one side and crown over intertwined back to back letter "C" and the Roman Numeral I on the other for King Carol 1st

Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen German SS and bright finish throughoutOriginal Item: This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword. The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with oak leaf backstrap and "P" guard. The cat is fitted with blood red faceted eyes. Nice detail throughout his whiskers, chin, and muzzle. The handwork is beautifully rendered throughout this brass. The backstrap consists of raised out oak leaves with double leaves flowing into the side tabs. This lionhead