Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword Cut Down Fighting Knife by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen Russian Issue Equipment WWII grouping named to T-5

WWII grouping named to T-5 Robert T

The last of their 31 Libs took off at 0910 hours

There is also a small proof mark on the lock plate just rear of the pan

has heavy white stitching

After several days of fighting the destruction of the 62nd Volksgrenadiers and what had been left of the 9th SS Panzer Division was complete

Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword Cut Down Fighting Knife by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen Russian Issue Equipment WWII grouping named to T-5Original Item: Only One Available. This is a USGI European Theatre customized classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword which was excellent cut down and modified to be a fighting knife. The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with oak leaf backstrap. The hand guard was cut away. The Lion is fitted with blood red faceted "jewel" eyes. Nice detail throughout his whiskers, chin, and muzzle. The handwork is beautifully rendered