Original German WWII US GI Made Army Heer Officer's Lion Head Sword Hilt Candlestick Holder ERA made by a well-known maker

made by a well-known maker and offered in great condition

and is marked with the Tikkakoski factory logo

The first of these contracts was fulfilled in 1961

The barrel still has a good amount of the original bluing

but this was a time-consuming and expensive process

Original German WWII US GI Made Army Heer Officer's Lion Head Sword Hilt Candlestick Holder ERA made by a well-known makerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword hilt that was turned into a candlestick holder by an American soldier after the war or during. The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head with an engraved backstrap and "P" guard. The Lion is fitted with blood red faceted "jewel" eyes. There is nice detail throughout his whiskers, chin, and muzzle. The handwork is beautifully rendered