Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Portepee by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 Military Flare Guns clearly it saw service with

clearly it saw service with various artillery engagements throughout the Empire

made by the desirable maker

The WWII-era M1 Garand was designed to take the same blade bayonet as the M1903 Springfield rifle

4th Armored Division in World War II

complete with shoulder strap and brass buckle

Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Portepee by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 Military Flare Guns clearly it saw service withOriginal 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