Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword by Höller U.S. Artillery which finally forced the German

which finally forced the German garrison to surrender on 21 October 1944

it was intended for very close ambush (1-4 m) its maximum effective range was only about 25 feet (less than 8 m)

The original steel Nose Cap is in the white and is in fine condition with minor brown patina streaks

3rd Brigade

000 of the units had been manufactured by Motorola

Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword by Höller U.S. Artillery which finally forced the GermanOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a genuine 1889 Pattern lion head sword, as worn by a German Army officer during the period 1938 1945. The sword features the classic low profile lions head pommel, featuring twin "ruby" set eyes and a wire wrapped black ivorine grip with full wire wrap, mounted onto a stylized and decorative gilded brass back strap and p shaped guard. The Langet shows a 2nd pattern outstretched NSDAP eagle and swas. The