Original Imperial German WWI Army Officer's Lion Head Sword with Scabbard Hotchkiss MG It's unclear who created these

It's unclear who created these plaques

but could be easily replaced with a reproduction or period replacement

together with the Imperial Japanese Navy and the Tokyo Imperial University

This deal is a treasure trove of WWII era combat helmet history

Original Imperial German WWI Army Officer's Lion Head Sword with Scabbard Hotchkiss MG It's unclear who created theseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWI Artillery Officer's sword. The all brass alloy hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with floral backstrap and "P" guard. Nicely detailed throughout his whiskers, chin, muzzle, and especially the Lion's Mane. The handwork is beautifully rendered throughout this brass. The "P" guard has crossed swords on one side, and a shield surrounded by oakleaves on the