Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Bavarian Model 1892 Artillery Lion Head Short Sword by Alexander Coppel with Scabbard Czech Militaria Also late in 1943

Also late in 1943

The inside of the jacket bears original tailor label for William C

for "Full Marching Order" the valise was worn on the back and the haversack was worn hanging at the left hip

like so many knife makers who made blades for troops overseas during the war

Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Bavarian Model 1892 Artillery Lion Head Short Sword by Alexander Coppel with Scabbard Czech Militaria Also late in 1943Original Item. Only One Available. This is a gorgeous Pre WWI Model 1892 Bavarian Artillery lions head short sword. The sword actually reflects the German talent for economical use of resources, since the blade of the sword is that of a Model 1869 Werder bayonet that was re fitted with a cast lion head hilt. The blade has a single proof mark on the spine with a Crown over G. The ricasso of the blade bears the scales and the A. C. trademark of the