Original Imperial German WWI Named Officer Quill-Back Lion Head Sword by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie Lee-Enfield (SMLE) which was left over after

which was left over after the war

with some of the original finish remaining

after heavy losses

These later versions of the helmet had an elasticized chinstrap that was detachable from the helmet

This particular example completely unique is written in old KANJI the writing are mainly Japanese names of this soldier’s family and friends with quotes and phrases

Original Imperial German WWI Named Officer Quill-Back Lion Head Sword by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie Lee-Enfield (SMLE) which was left over afterOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWI Private Purchase Officer's sword. It has a heavily etched "Quill Back" blade, which gives the owner's name as Eisenhauer in Black Letter typeface in the etching. The all brass alloy hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with floral backstrap and "P" guard. The Lion is fitted with blood red faceted "jewel" eyes. Nice detail throughout his whiskers, chin,