Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1940-1943 U.S. Field Gear who flew four/ five missions

who flew four/ five missions with them as an observer gunner for the making of recruitment film 'Combat America'

The Panzer Badge was worn on the left tunic pocket

than it was definitely a post war reproduction

Government Printing Office in 1944

The amphibious assault

Original German WWII Officer's Lion Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1940-1943 U.S. Field Gear who flew four/ five missionsOriginal 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