WW1 Imperial German (Jawless Lion Head) Artillery Officer’s Sword 1915 Dated The nickel plated blade is

The nickel plated blade is slightly curved and thick

The sword has an overall length of 34 Inches / Blade length of 28 Inches / Scabbard length of 32 Inches / The scabbard has light traces of leather still present within its copper fittings which is customary for confederate swords to have / The sword blade has a wonderful dark patina with an unstopped fuller also corroborating its confederate production / Listed in the pictures is another online listing with no scabbard for an interested buyer's reference (Which ours has)

and was itself re-named the NS-RKB

H / Hilborn-Hamburger / Mameluke Sword / Serial # 323 on blades spine / Maker marked on the ricasso / Overall length 34

The suspension ring is marked “65”

WW1 Imperial German (Jawless Lion Head) Artillery Officer’s Sword 1915 Dated The nickel plated blade isThis is one variation of the Lion head sword called the Jawless" or "Half lion head" where the lion has no lower jaw. Brass D guard hilt stamped with inspection marks on the backstrap and cross guard. The handle is wrapped in ray skin (some missing from use) and has a double twisted wire wrap. This piece is decorated with floral designs and crossed cannons on the langet. The nickel plated blade is slightly curved and thick. Date 1915 with inspection