Original German WWII Army Heer Officer's Lion Head Sword with Nickel Plated Blade & Steel Scabbard U.S. Ordnance A squared-off steel pommel was

A squared-off steel pommel was added

front free endpaper has separated

402" arms manufactured

The top of the frame is marked:

Two mules each to take half of the rifled barrel

Original German WWII Army Heer Officer's Lion Head Sword with Nickel Plated Blade & Steel Scabbard U.S. Ordnance A squared-off steel pommel wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword, with a lovely nickel plated blade, complete with a its original black enamel steel scabbard. The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with an engraved backstrap and "P" guard. The Lion is fitted with blood red faceted "jewel" eyes. There is nice detail throughout his whiskers, chin, and muzzle. The handwork is beautifully rendered