Auction: January 22, 2023

Lot #341: World War II German Army Lion Head Sword by Holler

Having 29.25-inch blade with "F.W. Holler Solingen" within an oval ribbon around thermometer mark on ricasso, gilt brass hilt retaining leather buffer pad, Wehrmacht eagle on langet, florals on guard and backstrap, wire-wrapped grip with lion / panther head pommel having faceted red stone eyes; fabric and metallic threaded portepee; scabbard having black finish and single suspension ring