Original Imperial German WWI Kingdom of Saxony Army Officer's Lion Head Sword with Scabbard
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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 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 dot pattern on one side, and a shield on the opposite. Unfortunately the “P” guard is broken in multiple spots and past repairs can be seen. The grip ferrule has a floral pattern as well.
The scabbard still has a good amount of the original factory black lacquer. Since officers in the Imperial German Army still carried their swords into the field during WWI, repainting of the scabbard was common, however, this one appears to have never been repainted. There are only a few tiny dents in the steel however, and the shape is almost perfectly straight. The grip is a very nice ray skin over a wood base. It is wrapped with three strands of twisted silver wire.
The 34 inch blade of this sword is in good condition, and only shows light any signs of use or abuse, mostly along the edge. These were originally intended ceremonial swords, and not really intended for cutting. The blade has a brushed steel finish, with a triple etched floral and patriotic design throughout both sides of the blade and spine, though they are extremely faint.
Overall a very good condition high quality Imperial German Officer’s Sword. Ready to hang on the wall!
Specifications:
Blade Length: 34"
Overall length: 39 1/2”
Handguard: 4" W x 4 3/4"L
Scabbard Length: 35”
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