Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 Price_$220 - $990 which could be awarded to

which could be awarded to military personnel and civilians alike

the 82nd became part of the newly organized XVIII Airborne Corps

It has an overall fair/good metal finish with barrel proofs still present

it filled a similar role as the German MG 34

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Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 Price_$220 - $990 which could be awarded toOriginal 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 the correct steel scabbard. 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 the gilded