Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword Cut Down Fighting Knife by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen Breda M-37 It is most readily identifiable

It is most readily identifiable from the sharp angle of the grip that is not seen on Model 1819 pistols

of the 15TH SHERWOOD FORESTERS

Realistically

he was to be an Uncle of the later President Theodore Roosevelt who insisted that his Uncle Irvine had fired the last two shots from the stricken warship before she foundered

this flag has withstood the battlefield and the test of time

Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword Cut Down Fighting Knife by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen Breda M-37 It is most readily identifiableOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a USGI European Theatre customized classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword which was excellent cut down and modified to be a fighting knife. The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with oak leaf backstrap. The hand guard was cut away. The Lion is fitted with blood red faceted "jewel" eyes. Nice detail throughout his whiskers, chin, and muzzle. The handwork is beautifully rendered