Original German WWII Army Officers Lion Head Sword by "Siegfried" E. Pack & Söhne of Solingen with Scabbard Antique Percussion Firearms These straps are bright in

These straps are bright in both the brocade and the reverse velvet

and proof that the blade is hand-made

Purchased directly from a WW2 USMC veteran's family this is a wonderful condition Japanese katana

so they are somewhat hard to read

The overall length is about 9 1/2 inches

Original German WWII Army Officers Lion Head Sword by "Siegfried" E. Pack & Söhne of Solingen with Scabbard Antique Percussion Firearms These straps are bright inOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Army Officers sword, made by the well known firm of Ernst Pack & Shne of Solingen, Germany, complete with its original scabbard. The all brass alloy hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with engraved 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