Very Nice German Army Officer Lion Head Sword With Storage Bag
This is a beautiful example of a German Army Officer’s Lion Head Sword complete with a green felt storage bag. It is mounted with a slightly curved blade that measures 31 1/2 inches in length that has survived in very nice original condition with only some minor surface blemishes and is well marked by the maker E. Hörster just beneath the languet. The stirrup guard is in the oak leaf pattern and remains in very nice, tight condition and is crowned with a lovely detailed lion’s head pommel. The composite hilt also remains very nice and with the original twisted wire wrap still tightly in place. The black lacquered scabbard is a bit scuffed but does remain very nice as well and has no dings. Overall measuring 39 3/8 inches in length. The lovely green felt storage bag has survived in excellent condition. TO SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS PLEASE SCROLL DOWN. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE GERMAN ARMY OFFICER LION HEAD SWORD WITH STORAGE BAG” is in sale since Wednesday, May 02, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France