Hey guys! This piece walked into the store today. I thought it was a neat one and wanted to share.
Lions Head Sword
Hey guys! This piece walked into the store today. I thought it was a neat one and wanted to share.
Nice piece-it's been Well taken care of! Good find! I like the personalization and the regiment marking.
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
That is a very nice sword. Is there a makers mark on the blade.
Semper Fi
Phil
There is a Z in a shield on the blade under the cross guard.
Sounds like Clemen's & Jung's trademark, below are several differing period's examples of their logos.by LostDutchman
Regards,
Lance
Yes it looks just like the small one with the yellowish hue in your picture.
What do you make of the "K"? The owner?
Almost certainly, the "K" likely stands for the owner's last name.
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
Had to edit my post.The answer was already posted while I looked at my books.
Great Job Lance!!!!
Semper Fi
Phil
Does it say Hus Rgt 11? Hussar Regiment 11?
Here is an image of the German cavalry of the 11th Reserve Hussar Regiment in a trench in France in 1916. Image from Wikipedia.
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