Original German WWII Personalized Officer's Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936-1940 Category_Receiver Top Cover but in truth could deliver

but in truth could deliver a hearty thump

and engineer shore regiments were all redesignated as engineer boat & shore regiments (EB&SR) by the end of the war

especially the surface of the barrel with considerable age staining

In addition included is a magnificent 15" x 12" framed photographic portrait hand colored again showing Lieutenant McLaughlin in full uniform holding his busby and sword with sword knot

the couple lived in Woonsocket

Original German WWII Personalized Officer's Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936-1940 Category_Receiver Top Cover but in truth could deliverOriginal Item: This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword, made by the well known firm of Alcoso Werke in Solingen, Germany. The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with art deco leaf backstrap and "P" guard. The cat is fitted with blood red faceted eyes. Nice detail throughout his whiskers, chin, and muzzle. The handwork is beautifully rendered throughout this brass. The backstrap consists of raised out