Presentation Imperial Lion Head Sword w/Deluxe Hilt & Damascus Blade. WK&C (king's head & knight's helmet) TM. An illustration of this sword with Artillery style langet appears in the Imperial WKC sales catalog as Pattern Nr. 27, "Feiner Cavallerie=und Artillerie=Offizier=Parderkopf=Säbel mit Neuem Eichenlaubbügel". Deluxe gilted brass hilt fittings show surface wear to highlights, with virtually 100% of the original fire gilting remaining in recesses of the heavily-chiseled lion head pommel with glass eyes, floral embellished backstrap, knuckle-bow with heavily cast oak leaves, langet with crossed swords & lances, and lion head quillon. Black horn grip is perfect with no cracks or chips, and is complete with tight triple twisted silver wire wrap. Curved, "maiden hair" Damascus blade with blued/gilted panels measuring 33" in length grades excellent/excellent+, showing light surface wear/age to the Damascus pattern, and some aging to the background bluing of the gilted panels. Is complete with brown felt blade buffer pad. Obverse blade features a gilted ricasso and is marked, "Eisenhauer Damast-Stahl" in raised gilt letters on a gilt background above a presentation panel surrounded by oak leaves, with a central presentation script in raised gilt Gothic letters, "Fritz S/l. Bruder Hans." (Fritz to my dear brother Hans) on a 2-line ribbon panel. Reverse blade features a gilted ricasso above an 11 ½" gilted/blued floral panel. Dent-free, professionally refurbished steel scabbard retains 100% of its nickel plating, and is complete with the pre-1908 double suspension bands and rings. Attached to the sword is the original Prussian pattern Officer sword knot with black leather strap, three bullion stripes, and silver bullion acorn showing wear and age. Beautiful example of Imperial WKC craftsmanship. Exc+/Exc++ (20123) $2,595.