A lion's head sabre for army officers,with portepee,Maker WKC,Solingen Very beautiful nickeled blade with maker's mark on the ricasso. Knuckle-bow hilt in rich relief with oak leaf décor and mostly intact gilding,the crossguard languet with an army eagle,the lion's head with two inset red glass eyes. Black plastic grip with wire wrap. Black painted steel scabbard(scratches). Beautiful officer's portepee. Length 94 cm,historic,historical,1930s,1930s,20th century,army,armies,armed forces,military,militaria,object,objects,stills,clipping,clipp,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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