Original Imperial German WWI Army Officer's Lion Head Sword by Paul Weyersberg & Co. with Scabbard Other European Militaria heat stamp 271C indicating production

heat stamp 271C indicating production in September of 1942

Yamato tells the story of all involved in that fateful mission - those who survived

There is definitely evidence of past fouling and oxidation

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains much of its original lightly textured Feldgrau paint but does show wear and use

so it has not lifted at all

Original Imperial German WWI Army Officer's Lion Head Sword by Paul Weyersberg & Co. with Scabbard Other European Militaria heat stamp 271C indicating productionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWI Artillery Officer's sword. The all brass alloy hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with red ruby eyes with floral backstrap and "P" guard. Nicely detailed throughout his whiskers, chin, muzzle, and especially the Lion's Mane. The handwork is beautifully rendered throughout this brass. The "P" guard has a decorative motif on one side, and a shield surrounded