Nazi WWII Army Officer’s Lion Head Saber by Robert Klaas

Description

Gilt brass hilt featuring langets extending downward from the quillon block, reverse scroll
quillon, and P-shaped guard connecting to the mouth of the lion head pommel; integral
backstrap with “ears”. Oak leaf decoration in low relief on guard and backstrap, spread-
wing eagle with swastika on obverse langet and vacant oval escutcheon on reverse langet.
Black Bakelite grip with alternating twisted and single-strand wire wrap. Includes gold
portapee (worn and frayed). Slightly curved 32″ single-edged blade with 3/4-lenght single
fuller, stamped with Robert Klaas/Solingen oval maker’s mark on the reverse. Black-
painted steel scabbard with single carry ring. Hilt with approximately 50% original gilding,
primarily in protected areas; the balance with golden brown patina. Blade near excellent,
retaining nearly all of its original factory polish. Scabbard undented, with 95% original paint,
the balance with small patches of rust, primarily near the drag. Overall length 37 3/8″ (95
cm), not including scabbard.