Auction: January 22, 2023

Lot #335: World War II German Army Lion Head Sword by Alcoso

Having 30.5-inch blade with "Alcoso Solingen" and scale with interspersed "AWS" 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, leather and fabric portepee and scabbard having black finish and single suspension ring