Imperial German Presentation Fire Officials Silver Lion Head Sword . SG105

Imperial German Presentation Fire Officials Silver Lion Head Sword with red glass eyes. Shark skin covered wood grip with a lot of wear and damage exposing the wood core underneath. Grip also missing most of its twisted wire wrap. Sword langet with fireman helmet and axe design for fire service. Sword has a fire service portepee in very worn condition wrapped around sword hilt. Engraved sword blade has dedication in center of panel on one side. Several spots of black heavy wear (corrosion) on blade on both sides. Blade buffer pad still in place. Leather scabbard also with a lot of heavy wear and damage. You can see where the leather is split down the seam where it was originally stitched together. Also, crack in scabbard metal fitting as well. Blade length approximately 33 1/2 inches. Overall length in scabbard about 39 1/2 inches. Very rough condition with a lot of heavy wear and damage. However, a rare fire official sword to find in any condition. Possible restoration project.

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