Eickhorn Army Lion-head with Triple Etched Blade

German WWII > Edged Weapons > Swords > Army Swords

Here's a nice triple etched example purchased from Craig Gottlieb a few years ago. it is now available here at my pricing! The 32.5" blade on this one rates Exc++. There is the odd surface scratch and a couple dots of age but that's about it. The heavily plated blade is really clean with no sharpening. The etch is stunning! This is well marked with a deeply stamped early Eick. trademark to the reverse. The original brown leather buffer pad remains intact. The black dent-free enamel painted scabbard is very nice with good paint, say 97%+. The throat is secured by two unturned dome head screws. The heavy solid brass hilt and P-guard are beautifully detailed with hand enhancing and lots of gilt! The Lion-head is huge, i actually thought this was a Grosser size sword but not quite. Wonderful details here throughout the mane with deeply inset ruby eyes. The languet features an open winged style eagle. The black celluloid grip is near perfect with a wee hairline to the top reverse you will have to look hard to find. The brass triple wire wrap is nice and tight.