Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword by Paul Seilheimer of Solingen with Scabbard & Portepee Knives & Daggers but Bolivar escaped attack

but Bolivar escaped attack

an Irish peer

the very effective head of the German Special Operations troops

The leather components however have not fared as well

and the blade bears manufacturers markings on the ricasso:

Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword by Paul Seilheimer of Solingen with Scabbard & Portepee Knives & Daggers but Bolivar escaped attackOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword, made by the legendary firm of Paul Seilheimer in Solingen, Germany, complete with a wire and leather portepee. The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with Oak Leaf 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