Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1940-1943 British Militaria A scarce rifle almost forgotten

A scarce rifle almost forgotten to history

with original paint

A good amount of the original paint is missing

styles vary between traditional WW1 three-pad type and post war Finnish style

The Union lines were gradually withdrawn

Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1940-1943 British Militaria A scarce rifle almost forgottenOriginal Item: This is a beautiful classic Lionhead German WWII Officer sword, made by the well known firm of Alcoso Werke in Solingen, Germany. The all brass hilt consists of a finely detailed lion head cat with art deco leaf backstrap and "P" guard. The cat is fitted with blood red faceted eyes. Nice detail throughout his whiskers, chin, and muzzle. The handwork is beautifully rendered throughout this brass. The backstrap consists of raised out