WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN LION HEAD ARTILLERY SWORD - JAWLESS VARIANT BY OTTO MERTENS

World War One Imperial German artillery officer's lion head sword with ruby red glass eyes. The lion head pommel is the least common type of lion head being "jawless" (made without a lower jaw). Maker stamped beneath the langet, "OTTO MERTENS SOLINGEN'. The spine of the blade is stamped "555". Crossed cannons on the langet. Shark skin grip and wire are tight with some wear at the high point of the grip. Blade was lightly sharpened. Overall length is 35" with a 29.5" blade. Scabbard still retains 90+ percent of the original black paint. In-house shipping is available. Pickup is Monday, April 29th from 11 am to 3 pm in Carroll, Ohio 43112 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com Sales tax will be collected on all bidders. If tax exempt, make sure your certification is submitted with Proxibid.