
**SOLD** WW2 ERA GERMAN ARMY OFFICER’S SWORD & SCABBARD
$900.00
SOLD
**SOLD**
1889 Pattern lion head sword, as worn by a German Army officer during the period 1935-45.The sword features the classic low profile dove's head pommel, featuring a wire wrapped black ivorine grip with full wire wrap, mounted onto a stylised and decorative gilded brass back strap and 'p' shaped guard. The langet shows a late 1930's era gilded German eagle and swastika with stylised wreath, decorations etc. and blank oval to reverse.
The slightly curved nickel blade is 82 cm long and is maker marked to Robert Klaas of Solingen with 'Kissing Cranes' logo/trademark. There is light in and out wear, however the majority of the blade is free of wear and bright and clean.
The black enamel scabbard retains the suspension rings for hanging and small style drag. The scabbard is in very good condition, showing excellent age and the majority of the black enamel remaining. Overall length: 96 cm.
Weight | 4.409245 kg |
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Dimensions | 110 × 15 × 15 cm |