Excellent LIonhead Imperial German Prussian Cavalry Officers Sword w portapee NR

Description

Here we offer an excellent condition Imperial German Prussian full lion head Cavalry Officers Sword complete with it's portapee / sword knot also in great condition. The hilt is brass mounted finely cast and chased . The outer langet has the crossed swords of the Cavalry . The grip is fishskin with triple wire wraps in great condition and very solid.  A nearly identical sword is pictured on page 125 of the " Bible " " COLLECTING THE EDGED WEAPONS OF IMPERIAL GERMANY VOLUME I " BY LTC. ( RET. ) Thomas M Johnson  and Thomas T. Wittmann. The blade is profusely etched with designs including the Prussian Crowned Eagle .the tip has some salt and pepper age staining.  The reverse ricasso has the mark of " F. W. PFEIFFER /  SOLINGEN  "a very rare maker. The overall length is 39 1/4" with a 34" blade A beautiful sword complete with portapee (  which is worth 5 alone ) at No Reserve and a low opening bid.
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