Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 Price_$220 - $990 the 82nd became part of

the 82nd became part of the newly organized XVIII Airborne Corps

we now see the first example of a helmet with the Red Cross medic Symbol that in WWII were featured on helmets of most countries

it filled a similar role as the German MG 34

The 30" blade is etched on both sides

with leather deterioration around the top

Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 Price_$220 - $990 the 82nd became part ofOriginal Item: This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword, made by the well known firm of Alcoso Werke in Solingen, Germany, complete with the correct steel scabbard. 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 the gilded