Original German WWII Army Heer Officer's Lion Head Sword with Steel Scabbard Barrels Introduced during WW 1 in

Introduced during WW 1 in 1918 for use with the Vickers and Lewis machine guns

There is also a leather washer for a scabbard lock

the rubber eyepiece cup is missing

and a throat retained at both sides by small dome headed screws

Bore is good

Original German WWII Army Heer Officer's Lion Head Sword with Steel Scabbard Barrels Introduced during WW 1 inOriginal 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