Spanish Army Officer’s “Lionhead” Sword & Scabbard - Authentic Survival knife Indian War / Spanish American

Indian War / Spanish American - Stamped U

11 1/4" overall length

and ready to use

The reverse is marked with “Ges

These scarce knives were adopted by the U

Spanish Army Officer’s “Lionhead” Sword & Scabbard - Authentic Survival knife Indian War / Spanish AmericanThis sword features the highly sought after "lion head" pommel, hilt and a pierced crowned eagle displaying a cross on its breast on the guard. The broad fullered blade measures 31. 50 and bears the inscription Fabrica Toledo on the ricasso. The sword comes with its original scabbard with a single suspension ring. Signs of storage wear and cleaning to the scabbard. Toledo steel, historically known for being unusually hard, is from Toledo, Spain, which