Original German WWII Army Officers Lion Head Sword by F. W. Höller of Solingen with Steel Scabbard German Uniforms They actually retired the horses

They actually retired the horses and moved to Armored Cars in  1928

The grip is fitted with the correct scabbard retaining catch with knurled top square button

We believe this was almost certainly for the Eastern European and Ottoman markets

Action type: Side Action Locks

Original German WWII Army Officers Lion Head Sword by F. W. Höller of Solingen with Steel Scabbard German Uniforms They actually retired the horsesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice classic Lionhead German WWII Army Officers sword, made by the well known firm of F. W. Hller, Waffenfabrik, of Solingen, Germany, complete with its original black enameled steel scabbard. The hilt on this example is the classic gilt brass alloy, not the later war plated aluminum. Unlike most we see, the original gilding is still retained over much of the hilt, particularly in the recesses of the