Original German WWII Army Heer Officer's Lion Head Sword with Steel Scabbard Barrels I got to check this

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and a throat retained at both sides by small dome headed screws

This matches the ス一 九 六 (SU 1 9 6) marking on the tang

the rubber eyepiece cup is missing

There is a single wooden peg (mekugi) present

Original German WWII Army Heer Officer's Lion Head Sword with Steel Scabbard Barrels I got to check thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword, with a lovely nickel plated blade, complete with a its original black enamel steel scabbard. The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with an engraved backstrap and "P" guard. The Lion is fitted with blood red faceted "jewel" eyes. There is nice detail throughout his whiskers, chin, and muzzle. The handwork is beautifully rendered