Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1940-1943 Military Flare Guns Each pistol has fine walnut

Each pistol has fine walnut stocks with beautifully checkered grips and set triggers

which was supplied to North America for use in the Civil War

The serial number is 238006 denoting the year of manufacture as 1888

probably imported for use in the Civil War

however it has deteriorated over time

Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1940-1943 Military Flare Guns Each pistol has fine walnutOriginal Item: This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword, made by the well known firm of Alcoso Werke in Solingen, Germany. The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with art deco leaf backstrap and "P" guard. The cat is fitted with blood red faceted eyes. Nice detail throughout his whiskers, chin, and muzzle. The handwork is beautifully rendered throughout this brass. The backstrap consists of raised out