Original German WWII Army Heer Officer's Lion Head Sword with Nickel-Plated Blade & Steel Scabbard m as the sharkskin wrapping is

as the sharkskin wrapping is somewhat degraded

in 1972 but remained in the Air Force

the lenses are clouded with age and the general condition is poor

the Breda medium machine gun is an impressive display item

There is original green paint present with no paint on the fuze or tail

Original German WWII Army Heer Officer's Lion Head Sword with Nickel-Plated Blade & Steel Scabbard m as the sharkskin wrapping isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword, with a lovely nickel plated blade, complete with a its original black enamel steel scabbard. The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with an 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 is beautifully rendered