Original German WWII Personalized Officer's Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936-1940 Antique Gun Parts This was in effect a

This was in effect a uniform

As a by-product of this directive the 517th RCT was released from IV Corps and moved to join the First Airborne Task Force in the Rome area

making this is a fine example of the most prolific German issued Light Machine gun of WW2

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Original German WWII Personalized Officer's Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936-1940 Antique Gun Parts This was in effect aOriginal Item: This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword, made by the well known firm of Alcoso Werke in Solingen, Germany. 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 brass. The backstrap consists of raised out