Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1940-1943 Snider Rifle Parts They are used mainly with

They are used mainly with butt down carbine buckets to keep things secure on the full gallop

- Multiple photos both original and high quality printed scans (family kept some originals) of Ray in these uniforms and overseas during and after the war

the squadron was equipped completely in September 1944 with P-38's

American defense ribbon

Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1940-1943 Snider Rifle Parts They are used mainly withOriginal 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