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ALCOSO Solingen Naval Lion-Head Sword

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Start price: $125

Estimated price: 200 USD - 400 USD

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Description

German Kriegsmarine officer’s dress sword by Alexander Coppel GmbH (ALCOSO), Solingen, circa 1930s WWII era. Blade measures approx. 33-1/2″, overall length approx. 39″, 7/8″ wide. Ricasso bears partial ALCOSO scale hallmark. Gilded brass hilt featres a lion-head pommel, cream-toned celluloid grip wrapped in triple-strand wire, and folding guard with raised anchor motif. Guard is engraved “N 2584” beside a stylized naval eagle with swastika, indicating likely Kriegsmarine issue. Backstrap and knuckle bow display floral and leaf decorations. No scabbard present. TAGS: Germany, WW2 naval collectible, Historical edged weapon, Axis militaria, Military antique, naval sword, dress weapon. Blade shows heavy surface pitting and several chipsalong the edge. See images for more details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.