Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia under the crown

under the crown

The matching cross guard is the thinner variety we normally see on these pieces

HILLON & CO

there is the Confederate Acceptance stamp applied in the Confederacy upon importation showing :

Superb condition with no moth damage

Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia under the crownOriginal Item: This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword, made by the well known firm of Alcoso Werke in Solingen, Germany, complete with the correct steel scabbard. The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with art deco leaf backstrap and "P" guard. The cat is fitted with blood red faceted eyes. Nice detail throughout his whiskers, chin, and muzzle. The handwork is beautifully rendered throughout the gilded