Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1940-1943 Military Flare Guns A standard of the Vietnam

A standard of the Vietnam War

Each pistol has fine walnut stocks with beautifully checkered grips and set triggers

It has four slightly engraved steel circular rosettes to the front that are the support anchors for the hand grip to the rear

however it has deteriorated over time

which was supplied to North America for use in the Civil War

Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1940-1943 Military Flare Guns A standard of the VietnamOriginal Item: This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword, made by the well known firm of Alcoso Werke in Solingen, Germany. The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with art deco leaf backstrap and "P" guard. The cat is fitted with blood red faceted eyes. Nice detail throughout his whiskers, chin, and muzzle. The handwork is beautifully rendered throughout this brass. The backstrap consists of raised out