Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer’s Lion Head Sword with Ruby Eyes & Scabbard Likely by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie - Sword Troddel Knot Antique Gun Parts the Vickers remained in service

the Vickers remained in service with the British Army until 30 March 1968

This certificate was awarded after Briner flew across the Atlantic for the first time with his crew

which we also have not been able to identify

and I was trying to find out -- I was looking at the -- at the uniforms and what they were -- weapons

It looks it was clear lacquer coated at some point to protect it

Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer’s Lion Head Sword with Ruby Eyes & Scabbard Likely by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie - Sword Troddel Knot Antique Gun Parts the Vickers remained in serviceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWI Artillery Officer's sword. The all brass alloy hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with red ruby eyes with floral backstrap and "P" guard. Nicely detailed throughout his whiskers, chin, muzzle, and especially the Lion's Mane. The handwork is beautifully rendered throughout this brass. The "P" guard has a decorative motif on the spine. The rain chapes have