Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen Spanish American War 10" x 11" when closed

10" x 11" when closed

Good to Very Good Condition

the medal's ribbon was to be worn on the second buttonhole of the uniform tunic

The 32 inch curved blade's ricasso is marked on one side with the Ames banner style address logo

Cloth seems to be synthetic

Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen Spanish American War 10" x 11" when closedOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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 Lion is fitted with blood red faceted "jewel" 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