Original German WWII Army Officer Leopard Head Sword Model 1695 with Portepee by Carl Eickhorn U.S. Civil War road blocks

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This fine example with complete liner but no chinstrap (repaired) is has original period brown/green textured paint with the 91st Infantry Division “91 PINE TREE” insignia painted on the front

Later liner-mounted chin straps were far more secure

Despite the well-intentioned initiative

they were also referred to as "THUNDERERS"

Original German WWII Army Officer Leopard Head Sword Model 1695 with Portepee by Carl Eickhorn U.S. Civil War road blocksOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine early example of the very desirable and rarely seen Army Model #1695 Leopard Head Sword, usually grouped with other "Lion Head" Swords. It was made by famed firm Carl Eickhorn of Solingen, the legendary "City of Blades" in western Germany. This piece is also a real treasure as it is not constructed from the usual aluminum, but rather is made of solid brass alloy. It really looks great, retaining a good