Original German WWII Army Officer Leopard Head Sword Model 1695 with Portepee by Carl Eickhorn Availability_International and Mk III Martini Henry

and Mk III Martini Henry rifles

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born in Ohio in 1890 of a military family

The Gras used by the French Army was an adaptation to metallic cartridge of the Chassepot Mle 1866 breech-loading rifle

Original German WWII Army Officer Leopard Head Sword Model 1695 with Portepee by Carl Eickhorn Availability_International and Mk III Martini HenryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine early example of the very desirable and rarely seen Army Model #1695 Leopard Head Sword, usually grouped with other "Lion Head" Swords. It was made by famed firm Carl Eickhorn of Solingen, the legendary "City of Blades" in western Germany. This piece is also a real treasure as it is not constructed from the usual aluminum, but rather is made of solid brass alloy. It really looks great, retaining a good