A few examples of appraisal values for
GERMAN LION HEAD SWORD

• GERMAN WORLD WAR TWO LIONS HEAD
  GERMAN WORLD WAR TWO LIONS HEAD SWORD 30 1/2'' blade with 2/3 length fuller gold washed alloy; grip guard and pommel; three strand wire wrapped grip inset ''ruby'' colored eyes in lions head guard has national eagle with swastika iron scabbard with hanger ring manufactured by Clemen & Jung as marked on blade with shield ''Z''.
• WWI GERMAN LION HEAD SABER
  WWI GERMAN LION HEAD SABER Germany,Early 20th CenturyFinely engraved blade with lion head hilt, acanthus leaf decorated hilt and guard, wire wrapped handle, and striking red glass eyes.
• German Naval SwordWith lion head
  German Naval SwordWith lion head handle etched blade with pronuced blood grove overall length 39''L circa late 19th/early 20th century. Condition: Fair.Property of an Oxford Michigan family.
• WWII GERMAN OFFICER SWORD.
  WWII GERMAN OFFICER SWORD. German 1940s. Decorated with a lion's head. 34'' blade with eagle over swastika emblem. Scabbord is repainted. Sword is very tight.
• EICKHORN SOLIGEN WORLD WAR II
  EICKHORN SOLIGEN WORLD WAR II GERMAN LION'S HEAD SWORD WITH SCABBARDEickhorn Soligen World War II German Lion's Head Sword with Scabbard
• IMPERIAL GERMAN WWI LION HEAD SWORD
  IMPERIAL GERMAN WWI LION HEAD SWORD AND SCABBARDImperial German WWI lion head sword and scabbard, the P guard with crossed cannons, with portepee, 29 1/2" blade. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Some thread loss to portepee, hanger strap broken, small dents to scabbard.
• GERMAN ARTILLERY OFFICER'S LION
  GERMAN ARTILLERY OFFICER'S LION HEAD DRESS SWORDWWI Imperial Army German Prussian lion head artillery officer dress sword. No markings on blade. Guard appears to have a crown over and inital "E" stamping. Overall saber length is approx. 39 1/2", 33" blade. Grip is wire wrapped over what appear shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• WWII GERMAN OFFICER'S LION HEAD
  WWII GERMAN OFFICER'S LION HEAD SWORDAuthentic Nazi Army officer's sword. Mark on ricasso is FW Holler of Solingen. About 38" long. Good condition, with some wear. Minor oxidation on scabbard. Blade is fine. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• TWO SWORDS. Germany late
  TWO SWORDS. Germany late 19th-early 20th century. Similar with brass ''D'' guards and shagreen grips. One has a lion pommel. Scabbards have black repaint. One sword cannot be removed from scabbard. 37'' 39''l. overall. Lion - Pommel sword is stuck in scabbard (darker one). Other sword has slight wave (very minor) to blade. No s/n. No studs no bend in scabbard (repainted). Very nice condition.
• German Bavarian Diplomat's sword,
  German Bavarian Diplomat's sword, blued steel with gilt engraving "In Treue Fest" ("steadfast in loyalty; firm in fidelity"), mother of pearl grip with crown crest, lion's head pommel with recumbent lion on the crossguard, 38" l, black leather scabbard with silvered throat and tip
• Late 19th c. sword cane with carved
  Late 19th c. sword cane with carved ivory lion head with porcelain eyes. 36"l.
• IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER'S CAVALRY
  IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER'S CAVALRY SWORD Imperial German officer's lion head cavalry sword, with a wire wrapped shagreen covered wooden grip, above a blade engraved with a cannon, a rifle with bayonet, and floral designs, having an unusual crossed curved sabers design on the guard, with brass mounted metal scabbard. Approximate measurements: blade l. . 33"; overall l. 38. 5"; overall with scabbard, l. 39. 25".
• WWII German Naval Officer's
  WWII German Naval Officer's Swordunmarked highly polished steel blade with wire-bound celluloid grip. The lion's head pommel D-guard and hinged cross guard are heavily gilded a high relief fouled anchor and the number N784 are on the right and left cross guards respectively. The sword retains its original gold and silver bullion portepee terminating in an acorn motif. The leather scabbard has gilt brass mountings and is affixed with a twisted black leather cord and brass sword hanger. Included is the sword's original wool-lined linen storage bag.This sword was ''liberated'' from a Nazi's Berchtesgaden vacation home in May 1945 by a Bronze Star recipient serving with the 171st Engineer Combat Battalion. Allegedly the trophy was hanging by a portrait of Admiral Erich Raeder. This ensemble is quite rare today in that all of its original elements are present.LOA 35.5 on.; Blade 29.25 in.Light localized rusting to the blade; gilt remains bright and full; some crazing to the leather; minimal mothing to the wool. Overall very high grade.Private Collection Knoxville Tennessee
• A late 19th Century Austrian sword,
  A late 19th Century Austrian sword, the hilt with lion surmount, with a brass mounted scabbard
• A Naval officer's sword with gilt
  A Naval officer's sword with gilt lion's head and white shagreen corded grip. Length 57 cm.
• A German hilted sword with steel
  A German hilted sword with steel scabbard, 96cm long
• Sword and Sheath. Gilt metal hilt
  Sword and Sheath. Gilt metal hilt with stylized lion's head and laurel garland. Dimensions: H: 37 inches: W: 2.75 inches: D: 5 inches --- US Packing and Shipping charge: In house shipping available. Will be calculated once destination known. Plus insurance at a rate of $1 per hundred. Condition: Blade shows some wear and scratches.
• LIONS HEAD SWORD CANE, CARVED
  LIONS HEAD SWORD CANE, CARVED WOOD CANE WITH BRASSLIONS HEAD SWORD CANE, carved wood cane with brass lions head pommel, horn and carved bone grip, brass locking ring, 23" blade with double sided tip, main shaft has brass toe, overall length 36 1/8".
• GERMAN LUFTWAFFE SWORD AND FROG.
  GERMAN LUFTWAFFE SWORD AND FROG.
• LIONS HEAD SWORD CANE, CARVED
  LIONS HEAD SWORD CANE, CARVED WOOD CANE WITH BRASSLIONS HEAD SWORD CANE, carved wood cane with brass lions head pommel, horn and carved bone grip, brass locking ring, 24" blade with double sided tip, main shaft has brass toe, overall length 35 1/2".
• German Gilt Silver Knight late 19th
  German Gilt Silver Knight late 19th century, standing knight holding sword and shield with lions and fleur-de-lis, movable face guard and ivory face, openwork floral base, partial maker's mark, no monogram, 16.43 oz.T. gross weight, 9-1/4 in.,
• German officer's sword, early
  German officer's sword, early 20th Century rapier type, with gilt brass handle with armorial aplliquee and metallic ribbon, 37 1/4 in. L.; gilt brass and black leather scabbard.
• GERMAN PRUSSIAN NAVAL OFFICER
  GERMAN PRUSSIAN NAVAL OFFICER SWORDGerman Prussian Naval Officer Sword, having lion head pommel, length 32 1/2 inches. Provenance: Estate of Peter Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• Decorative sword, approx 93cm L
  Decorative sword, approx 93cm L
• HUNTING SWORD. Germany probably
  HUNTING SWORD. Germany probably 18th century. Engraved blade with military designs and ''14.14.'' Antler handle and brass guard. 30''l.
• WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER'S
  WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER'S SWORDartillery officers etched sword with scabbard, signed Clemen & Jung of Solingen on top edge of blade, circa between 1889-WW1. Lion with jeweled eyes, handle with ornate design, shagreen wrap, cannons on one side, shield on other. 41" inscabbard, 39 3/4" without, blade 34" long. Some oxidation to blade, scuffing. Scabbard with wear, denting, oxidation. Partial Christie's tag attached. Provenance: Property from a Fairfield County Estate. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
• Continental 19th c. sword the
  Continental 19th c. sword the bronze handle in the form of a leopard head. 39"l.
• GERMAN SILVER GILT HERALDIC LION
  GERMAN SILVER GILT HERALDIC LION CUP Drinking cup molded as a lion with detachable head, holding shield and coat of arms. Touch marks to base. 30.9 troy ounces.
• German Pre-WWI Bavarian Court Sword
  German Pre-WWI Bavarian Court Sword This court sword has a 32" blade with blue and gold gilt. Mother-of-pearl handles with silver starburst with crown and a resting lion on guard. In scroll on blade it reads: "In Treue fest" [In true service]. No scabbard. Condition: Very good.
• TWO SWORDSTwo Swords, to include an
  TWO SWORDSTwo Swords, to include an Austrian antler handle sword having leather scabbard and brass fittings, length 24 inches; along with a carved sword cane, inlaid handle with brass lion head cap, length 36 inches. Provenance: Estate of Peter Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• Antique German Bone Daggerdecorated
  Antique German Bone Daggerdecorated in the Renaissance style carved bone handle featuring a crest with griffins and knights the guard of carved bone forged steel blade carved bone scabbard with profile portraits of four kings and with carved fruitwood tip.DOA: 16 in.Some old cracks wear to blade; looseness to scabbard. Wire supports to scabbard. Condition note: there is a chip to the connecting collar on the scabbard which appears to have been an old repaired break. The chip is present. The scabbard is now in three parts - the connecting collar the top section and the lower section.
• CONTINENTAL LION-POMMEL OFFICER'S
  CONTINENTAL LION-POMMEL OFFICER'S SHORT SWORD Early 20th century: Bright steel straight blade with false edge toward tip and broad gutter, 19 1/2 in. L.; gilt bronze hilt with stylized lion's head pommel and bone grips; 24 3/4 in. L. overall. With black leather and brass scabbard.
• A late 18th/early 19th Century
  A late 18th/early 19th Century German dress sword the 32.25ins engraved steel blade with gilt brass hilt and helmet pattern finial and wire bound grip 39.25ins overall blade engraved ''Gott Segne Die Stade Und Den Sanat''
• A Continental Carved Ivory Figure
  A Continental Carved Ivory Figure of the Lion of Lucerne modeled after the Swiss monument the lion depicted wounded and lying on a heap of weapons and a shield with the fleur-de-lis raised on a naturalistic wood base. Width 3 13/16 inches.
• 19th c German sword and scabbard,
  19th c German sword and scabbard, blade wmbossed "II Hannoo, Dragoner Reg't No 16, Waterloo, Luneburg" on one side, "Bur Grinnerung, an meine Dientzen" on the other, in a plain black steel scabbard, 41" overall Estimate $400-600
• RARE 16TH C. ZWEIHANDERA rare
  RARE 16TH C. ZWEIHANDERA rare 16th century Lanzknechte “Zweihander” double edged sword. The quillions terminating with scaled demons, surmounted by large side rings, the parrying hooks showing a decorative edge. The grip has been replaced. Blade 35 inches (to the parrying hooks), overall length 62 inches. (Originally appraised by Sotheby’s in 1996). Note: The Landsknechte, were Germanic mercenaries used in pike and shot formations during the early modern period. Consisting predominantly of pikemen and supporting foot soldiers, their front line was formed by Doppelsöldner renowned for their use of the Zweihänder and arquebus.