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F.W. Holler Style Number 21 Lion Head Army Sword

$2,650.00

no maker.
condition:EX+
item number:27964 HOLD/LAYAWAY

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Rare Pattern F.W. Holler Number 21 Lion Head Army Sword w/Portepee. Unmarked. A full-color illustration of this sword appears on page 10 of the 1941 Höller sales catalog as “Nummer 21 der Neue Offizier-Löwenkopf-Säbel mit Grossem Wehrmachtadler”. Fire-gilded, brass hilt fittings show light surface wear to highlights on stylized lion head pommel with red glass eyes, oak leaf embellished backstrap and knuckle-bow, and large ferrule/langet with stylized Wehrmacht eagle and swastika. Black celluloid grip shows minor surface wear and is complete with tight double-twisted, wire wrap. Plated blade grades EX++, showing light surface wear/runner marks but, no chips or damage. Blade is complete with brown leather blade buffer pad. Steel scabbard retains approximately 98% of the original black enamel, showing light surface wear, some minor crazing, and a few scratches. Sword is complete with incorrectly tied portepee showing only minor wear and grades EX++. EX+/EX++ (27964) $2,650. Hold/Layaway