Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 P-1853 Enfield resulting in this system not

resulting in this system not being adopted by the Government

still in Neuhausen

This is an incredible collection belonging to a Marine that served with the AEF in Siberia  during the Russian Civil War

This is the first example that we have ever seen

one of three that produced the Berdan Rifles

Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 P-1853 Enfield resulting in this system notOriginal Item: This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword, made by the well known firm of Alcoso Werke in Solingen, Germany, complete with the correct steel scabbard. The early war 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