Original German WWII Model 1695 Army Officer's Lion Head Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Steel Scabbard & Hanger Clip P-1853 Enfield This is a very nice

This is a very nice example of a Pre/Early WWII U

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M83 Illuminating Cartridge (ILL): A pyrotechnic parachute flare shell used in night missions requiring illumination for assistance in observation

Also only two loops of the brass binding remain towards the pommel

19th June 1944: The B-17 was hit by flak flying over the Pas de Calais

Original German WWII Model 1695 Army Officer's Lion Head Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Steel Scabbard & Hanger Clip P-1853 Enfield This is a very niceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic German WWII Model 1695 Heer (Army) Officer's sword, made by the legendary Solingen based firm of Carl Eickhorn. This Army Lion Head Sword has a hilt constructed of aluminum alloy, which was then brass plated and gilt. it still features about 75% of the gilding intact, with other areas showing oxidized brass. There are also a few arears worn through to the aluminum. It is a very beautiful