Original German WWII Army Officer's Lion Head Sword with Triple Etched Blade by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen 81mm Mortar Brigadier General Ernest Aaron Bixby

Brigadier General Ernest Aaron Bixby (1899-1965) was born born on February 22

This helmet comes with an early pattern leather liner marked with size 7

While commanding the HMS Russell (74 guns)

"We were really foot soldiers

Production of a slightly modified version was also undertaken in the United States as the Sperry T-1

Original German WWII Army Officer's Lion Head Sword with Triple Etched Blade by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen 81mm Mortar Brigadier General Ernest Aaron BixbyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic German WWII Custom Heer (Army) Officer's Lion's Head sword, made by the legendary Solingen based firm of Carl Eickhorn. The hilt is made from gilded brass alloy, and is still quite attractive, with a lot of the gilding present in the recesses of the design. It is a very beautiful sword, and is really in first rate condition, a prime addition to any display or collection. The Lion's head