Original Imperial German Franco-Prussian War Era Damascus Lion’s Head Officer’s Sword Marked Damaststahl Eisenhauer Presented at Hannover in 1881 - H. Wilckens to T. Albert One-of-a-Kind If one seeks an original

If one seeks an original Civil War forage cap in very good condition with an original paper contract’s label

These fingers would prevent dirt and other items from entering the front of the launcher

likely supplied by Lebanon

Both sling swivels still move easily

some 8 miles (13 km) offshore of the Dutch island of Schiermonnikoog

Original Imperial German Franco-Prussian War Era Damascus Lion’s Head Officer’s Sword Marked Damaststahl Eisenhauer Presented at Hannover in 1881 - H. Wilckens to T. Albert One-of-a-Kind If one seeks an originalOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an outstanding presentation sword with a beautiful Damascus steel blade and incredibly ornate Lions Head hilt decorated with foliage and other motifs, with the rain chape to one side bearing a face and to the other side bearing an engraved shield reading: H. Wilckens s l T. Albert z. fr. Erg. Hannover 1881 From what we could find on German abbreviations from this period, this engraving is likely meant to read: H.