Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 German Mauser 98k K98 multiple medal loops on the

multiple medal loops on the tunic indicate that he also received multiple medals for a ribbon bar and on the lower left breast pocket there is an Infantry Assault Badge

800 tanks were available during the time of the German offensive

along with the remainder of Army Group Centre

HOBSON & SONS Military Outfitters

but does still show  lands and grooves

Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 German Mauser 98k K98 multiple medal loops on theOriginal 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 early war 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