Original German Pre-Franco Prussian War Lippstadt Lion’s Head Officer’s Sword with City Coat of Arms on Guard & Scabbard by A&E. Holler of Solingen British Artwork & Posters The helmet retains the original

The helmet retains the original horizon blue paint on the interior

It does not have the length adjustment tab usually seen

and there is also still the maker's logo under the shield:

and even comes with the original award packet

but they definitely add to the piece

Original German Pre-Franco Prussian War Lippstadt Lion’s Head Officer’s Sword with City Coat of Arms on Guard & Scabbard by A&E. Holler of Solingen British Artwork & Posters The helmet retains the originalOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Lippstadt is a town in North Rhine Westphalia, Germany. It is the largest town within the district of Soest. In 1851 the whole of Lippstadt, which up to then had been divided between the Kingdom of Prussia and Lippe, was added to the Prussian royal province of Westphalia. This is a tremendous sword carried by an officer from Lippstadt manufactured by A&E Holler of Solingen, a firm which only operated from 1839 1869,