Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1940 - 1943 M3 Grease Gun and a bit around the

and a bit around the rim

The flag measures 48" tall and 80" across

We have found other examples with this same marking

In some usages the term "general officer" refers to a rank above colonel

Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1940 - 1943 M3 Grease Gun and a bit around theOriginal 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 brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with an iconic German "oak leaf & acorn" decorated ferrule and "P" guard. The cat is fitted with blood red faceted eyes, which are bright and undamaged. The features of this lion's head have been nicely hand