Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword by Höller U.S. Artillery which may one day be

which may one day be clearer through additional research

The leather liner and brass ringed on leather chin scales are twentieth century replacements

trigger guard and butt plate

These are seldom encountered for private purchase as the British Government discourages sales of police surplus and normally require all helmets to be destroyed

These new materials required less effort and energy to procure than the elaborate traditional smelting process

Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword by Höller U.S. Artillery which may one day beOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a genuine 1889 Pattern lion head sword, as worn by a German Army officer during the period 1938 1945. The sword features the classic low profile lions head pommel, featuring twin "ruby" set eyes and a wire wrapped black ivorine grip with full wire wrap, mounted onto a stylized and decorative gilded brass back strap and p shaped guard. The Langet shows a 2nd pattern outstretched NSDAP eagle and swas. The