A lion's head sabre for an SS officer., Curved nickel-plated blade with fullers on both sides and etched with the motto. The reverse side bears the inscription, "H. Himmler - Reichsführer-SS" between oak leaf decorations, and the manufacturer's inscription "Eickhorn". Silver-plated knucklebow hilt with oak leaf decoration in relief. Lion head pommle with red glass eyes. Languets with runes. Black plastic grip with wire winding. Sword knot. Relacquered scabbard. Length 89 breakup of an edged weapons collectionThe pieces offered in this section of the auct,

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