Overall saber is in very nice , original as found condition. Quillback blade is very fine and retains around 90% gold finish. Blade has SAXON crest and CROWN over FA cypher. Fancy bress hilting is very nice and has Lion head pommel. Front of knuckle bow has Saxon Crown crest.
Front of guard has what looks to be applied FAR? Triple wire wrapped shark or ray skin grip is very nice. Blued Steel scabbard has no dents and fits blade perfect.
Scabbard has areas of scattered pitting. Drag is stamped with Knights head. Overall length in scabbard measures 40. Item is guaranteed 100% original. Due to import restrictions, the following countries do not allow the import of edged weapons: Denmark, Italy and Russia.
The item "German Saxon WWI Lion Head Officers Sword WithS Gold Blade Rare Original NO RESERV" is in sale since Thursday, April 21, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Germany\Edged Weapons". The seller is "bayoking" and is located in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.This item can be shipped to United States.