Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer’s Lion Head Sword with Ruby Eyes & Scabbard by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWI Artillery Officer's sword. The all brass alloy hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with red ruby eyes with floral backstrap and "P" guard. Nicely detailed throughout his whiskers, chin, muzzle, and especially the Lion's Mane. The handwork is beautifully rendered throughout this brass. The "P" guard has a decorative motif on the spine. The rain chapes have crossed cannons on one side and a knight’s head motif on the other.
The grip is black celluloid over wood, with a wire wrap. The wire is a bit loose now and the hilt has lost much of the gilding.
The 31 7/8 inch blade of this sword is in good condition, and only shows light any signs of use or abuse, mostly along the edge. The plating is very well-retained and the etching is lovely. These were originally intended ceremonial swords, and not really intended for cutting. The blade has a great nickel plated finish, with a floral design throughout running half way up the blade. There is a heavy amount of runner wear and normal wear to the blade.
The ricasso is stamped with the “King’s Head” and “King’s Helmet” over W.K.&C. trademarks of WEYERSBERG KIRSCHBAUM & CO SOLINGEN. WKC is one of the more famous makers in the legendary "City of Blades", Solingen. They were chosen for their pre-eminence even within the center of German edged weapon manufacture to make the swords celebrating the Kaiser's day that Celebrated the city.
The scabbard is standard with a single hanging ring, and retains most of the black enamel finish. There is a bit of a bend to the scabbard and some small dents, which do not interfere with sheathing the blade.
Overall a very good condition high quality Imperial German Officer’s Sword by a well-known Solingen maker. Ready to hang on the wall!
Specifications:
Blade Length: 31 7/8"
Overall length: 37 5/8”
Handguard: 4" W x 4 3/4"L
Scabbard Length: 32 5/8”
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