Bidspirit auction | WW2: German Lion Head Sword

WW2: German Lion Head Sword 1935-1942 - WK & C blade measures 31-3/4”, overall length 37”, with a 3/4” width at the ricasso. Plain polished steel blade is unetched and marked with the knight's head logo of W.K.&C. (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie., Solingen). Brass hilt features a lion-heapommel with red glass eyes, a black celluloid grip with twisted wire wrap. Crossguard is decorated with an eagle clutching a swastika in a wreath. Includes steel scabbard with single suspension ring. Produced circa 1935-1942 for German Army officers during the Third Reich era, this example represents a regulation dress saber carried during formal duties. TAGS: lionhead officer saber, Solingen uniform weapon, German ceremonial sword, WWII era dress blade, Nazi military collectible. See images for more details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.