Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword Cut Down Fighting Knife by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen U.S. Ammo The markings on this rifle

The markings on this rifle help trace the history of the refits it has gone through

appears to be nickel plated and is finely embossed:

Fogleman became the only pilot to be rescued by holding on to an Army AH-1G's deployed gun-panel door

The forward trigger fires the forward lock which ignites the series of charges (forward most charge first working backwards toward the rear lock)

The aircraft exploded and knocked Reed unconscious

Original German WWII Officer Lion Head Sword Cut Down Fighting Knife by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen U.S. Ammo The markings on this rifleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a USGI European Theatre customized classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword which was excellent cut down and modified to be a fighting knife. The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with oak leaf backstrap. The hand guard was cut away. The Lion is fitted with blood red faceted "jewel" eyes. Nice detail throughout his whiskers, chin, and muzzle. The handwork is beautifully rendered