A lion's head sabre for officers,with etched blade and "KG" monogram,Maker Paul Weyersberg & Co,Solingen Very beautiful,nickeled blade with maker's mark on the ricasso. Both sides of the blade finely etched with tendrils and trophies. Relief worked knuckle-bow hilt(opened?)with beautifully preserved gilding,the obverse crossguard languet with crossed cannon barrels,the reverse with engraved monogram "KG",the lion's head with two inset red glass eyes. Black plastic grip with wire wrap. Blued steel scabbard(light scratches,nicks). Used officer's portep,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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