Put this sword on hold.

[carpediem]

A quick backstory;
My daughter has always worked really hard at her studies. This has been true since the first grade it seems. When she reached high school, I built her a shotgun (I work for a firearms company) while on my breaks from the routine shotgun building I was doing every day.
Now, she is in her first year of college and continues to work very hard and do very well. She already has enough credits that she is a sophomore and made the Deans List first semester as well as acceptance to an honor society.
For her work, and since she loves horses, tonight I put the following item on hold for her and will get it prior to her coming home for the summer.
I went with this because as well as her love of horses, the German armed forces were the last really to use "cavalry" to any large extent in the modern era, and this is representative of that bygone time. And yes, she also collects WWII items.
These images are the sellers and not mine.
As always, comments are welcome and thanks for looking!

Edit - I forgot to add that it is an Alcoso made Lion Head Cavalry Officer sword.

[carpediem]

In keeping with the cavalry theme, I added this trade patch.


I used to see these all over the place, but it seems as though they are being bought up.
Now I need a cavalry tunic and peaked cap!

[Larry C]

Your a good dad and have a great job

I see no issues with this sword and feel its an honest example.
But it is missing the jeweled eyes.

Wait for other comments .

Regards Larry

[carpediem]

Your a good dad and have a great job

I see no issues with this sword and feel its an honest example.
But it is missing the jeweled eyes.

Wait for other comments .

Regards Larry

I noticed the eyes. I will have to live with that. I looked all over and only found a couple cavalry swords. The etched were far too much currently. Too bad I couldn't have them restored.
And I am not as good a dad as she is a good, hard working kid, but thanks.

Edit-is there a way to narrow down a date for these swords?

[Larry C]

As Parents we always sell ourselves short ...dont believe the lie that is being whispered in your ear ...... Your a good dad

Remember the small things count the most ...and your thoughts of purchasing this sword for her because of her love for horses..already speaks ..the size of a giants heart. You care..is what matters most.

Best Larry

[MAP]

Come on...Isn't it really for you?

Seriously though, very nice sword!

[rbminis]

I believe this would be from the Weimar period as the handle material is plastic, and not ray skin.
Here is my WW I era Artillery lion's head sword to compare.
Ralph.

[carpediem]

Come on...Isn't it really for you?

Seriously though, very nice sword!

Ha ha! For a little while it will stay with me for sure! Thanks. It isn't as nice as many but I don't see many cavalry marked pieces.

[carpediem]

I believe this would be from the Weimar period as the handle material is plastic, and not ray skin.
Here is my WW I era Artillery lion's head sword to compare.
Ralph.

Thanks Ralph. I wondered if it was pre TR. I guess it is impossible to say how long it may have served. It could well have been used right into the TR, albeit being a Weimar period product. I was glad to have secured it!

[carpediem]

As Parents we always sell ourselves short ...dont believe the lie that is being whispered in your ear ...... Your a good dad

Remember the small things count the most ...and your thoughts of purchasing this sword for her because of her love for horses..already speaks ..the size of a giants heart. You care..is what matters most.

Best Larry

Thanks Larry.