Original German WWII Lion Head Sword Cavalry Officer by ALCOSO of Solingen with Scabbard - circa 1940 - 1943 Japanese Replica In full view of the

In full view of the enemy he valiantly moved through the fire to a forward vantage point

The ejector is present

Not exactly the type of weapon one wanted to be seen with during dress occasions

Research on their origins has focused primarily on decorative techniques and iconography to characterize the producers

Original German WWII Lion Head Sword Cavalry Officer by ALCOSO of Solingen with Scabbard - circa 1940 - 1943 Japanese Replica In full view of theOriginal Item: This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Cavalry Officer sword, made by the well known firm of Alcoso Werke in Solingen, Germany, complete with the correct steel scabbard. This piece is also a real treasure as the hilt is not constructed from the later war aluminum, but rather is made of solid brass. It really looks great, retaining much of the finely gilded finish. The design consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with an