IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY ARTILLERY OFFICER SWORD
This is an Imperial German Army Lion Head sword. Complete with the knot and hanger leather device. As issued to
officers during WWI. The design of the sword consists of a beautiful executed handle. Gold color spine and
pommel in the shape of a lion head with red ruby eyes. The stones are not actual rubies but they look like
it. The spine turns from the meime of the lion into heavy leafing with acorns placed in different places.
The handle is made of black bakelite. It is nicely wire wrapped. The example shown here remains tightly
wrapped. The crossguard ends in a smaller lion head facing down. Each side of the crossguard has a lip that
covers the throat of the scabbard. The front lip has a design of crossed cannons. This is an indication that the
sword belonged to an artillery unit.
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points that should be noted.
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The blade is silver in color and beautifullt etched on both sidea and the spine. Sharp point. Never meant for
use incombat but rather as a dress piece for special occassions such as weddings and parties.
The scabbard is made of metal and painted black. A single suspension ring is attached near the throat.
This item is currently being
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing items like this one. Attention to the details is critical
in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the Imperial Germany items.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWI German Military Collectibles, you can
do so by going to our
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identification guide.
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