WKC Lion Head Sword Authentication

**shobbs** · 03-09-2023, 04:39 AM

A family member recently offered to sell me a German WW2 era sword. I’ve had some trouble authenticating it as it has been hard to find exact examples like the sword I have. It is the lions head design, but a unique thing about this piece is the green eyes. I’ve only seen 2 other examples of this style sword having green eyes. It looks authentic to me, but I’d love some more expert opinions. I’d love to confirm whether it is authentic or not, and of authentic what would be a fair value. Thanks and cheers!

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 03-09-2023 04:39 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Anderson** · 03-09-2023, 06:03 AM

Authentic Deutsche Reichsbahn sword, possibly Bahnschutzpolizei, up to about 1938 they had no dagger option.

**rbminis** · 03-09-2023, 10:10 AM

Nice sword!

Agree with Anderson.
Ralph.

**Finngaill** · 03-09-2023, 11:49 AM

Nice one

Not so common to see Reichsbahn sword

**Larry C** · 03-09-2023, 03:20 PM

The detail on the hilt is outstanding...not often to see that. Im jealous !

Great find and thankyou for sharing

Regards Larry

**shobbs** · 03-09-2023, 04:22 PM

Thank you for your help! Appreciate the insight from others who have much more knowledge. I would love to know how it ended up at an antique shop in the Midwest where a cousin found it. Seems like I got a pretty good deal given its rarity as well. Appreciate the help!

**stingray** · 03-10-2023, 02:02 AM

very nice and rare sword,congrats

**gerrit** · 03-10-2023, 08:26 AM

First time for me to see an arsenal marked Reichsbahn sword, great detailed handwork on this one, a rare gem.
I would buy it if i were you

Best
Ger

**KurtMenliff** · 03-10-2023, 01:21 PM

Congratulations for that fantastic piece !!!!
So that is the third RB i see and they are all the same WKC model with green eyes !!!
We can see different numbers on the guard as well ...
Very informative and precious photos
Thanks for sharing with us !
Regards
K