WW1 Imperial German (Jawless Lion Head) Artillery Officer’s Sword 1915 Dated H / Hilborn-Hamburger / Mameluke

H / Hilborn-Hamburger / Mameluke Sword / Serial # 323 on blades spine / Maker marked on the ricasso / Overall length 34

The nickel plated blade is slightly curved and thick

It features a 19 1/8 inch long gladius style blade and an overall length of 25"

patches and documents of Claude M

and was itself re-named the NS-RKB

WW1 Imperial German (Jawless Lion Head) Artillery Officer’s Sword 1915 Dated H / Hilborn-Hamburger / MamelukeThis is one variation of the Lion head sword called the Jawless" or "Half lion head" where the lion has no lower jaw. Brass D guard hilt stamped with inspection marks on the backstrap and cross guard. The handle is wrapped in ray skin (some missing from use) and has a double twisted wire wrap. This piece is decorated with floral designs and crossed cannons on the langet. The nickel plated blade is slightly curved and thick. Date 1915 with inspection