Auction: January 22, 2023

Lot #339: World War II German Army Lion Head Sword by Eickhorn

Having 33.5-inch blade with Carl Eickhorn "seated squirrel" mark on ricasso, gilt brass hilt having "Ges. Gesch." stamp, Wehrmacht eagle on langet, florals on guard and backstrap, wire-wrapped grip with lion / panther head pommel having faceted red stone eyes, scabbard having black finish and single suspension ring