Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Portepee by P.D. Lüneschloss of Solingen African Militaria pushing through Belleau Wood

pushing through Belleau Wood

This is massive

but careful observation shows the remnants of the Mansfield & Lamb maker mark

which is permanently attached to the barrel

Adopted in 1998

Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Portepee by P.D. Lüneschloss of Solingen African Militaria pushing through Belleau WoodOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword, made by the legendary firm of P. D. Lneschloss in Solingen, Germany, complete with a wire and leather portepee. The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with foliate 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