Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Portepee by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 Category_MG 42 Mounts the riflemen

the riflemen

" or over sized Cavalry Bass Trumpet/Bugle used in North Africa in the 1880's/1890's and up through World War One

Overall an excellent addition to any WWII Collection

mostly by American artillery fire and demolitions carried out by the Waffen-SS defenders

• Constructed of 18 Gauge steel

Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Portepee by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 Category_MG 42 Mounts the riflemenOriginal Item: This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword, made by the well known firm of Alcoso Werke in Solingen, Germany, complete with a wire and leather portepee. 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