IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY OFFICER ARTILLERY LIONHEAD SWORD
This is an Imperial German Army sword. Issued to officers. High quality construction. The pommel is in the
shape of a lion head with ruby colored eyes. The stones are not real rubbies but look similar. The spine
is part of the meime and converts into leafing. The handle is made of black bakelite with wire wrapping.
The scabbard is made of black painted metal with a single suspention ring. A drag is placed in the tip to
protect the bottom from the ground.
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detailed photos of a various collectibles are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
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Imperial militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The side of the crossguard shows a set of crossed cannons with leafing on the side. A leather knot is wrapped
around the handle. A silver knot has a black center.
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
WWI German Militaria
identification guide.
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