Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Portepee by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 Category_MG 42 Mounts • Constructed of 18 Gauge

• Constructed of 18 Gauge steel

" or over sized Cavalry Bass Trumpet/Bugle used in North Africa in the 1880's/1890's and up through World War One

mostly by American artillery fire and demolitions carried out by the Waffen-SS defenders

and personal discipline in the highest traditions of service were displayed by 1st Sergeant Grove on that never-to-be-forgotten day of battle

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Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Portepee by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 Category_MG 42 Mounts • Constructed of 18 GaugeOriginal 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 a wire and leather portepee. 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