German WWII Army Officers Lion Head Sword, E. Pack 542

Original era manufacture. WWII German Army Officers sword with a lion headed pommel displaying red glass eyes. The chrome finished steel blade measures 31 inches in length, no corrosion issues to the blade surface, really very clean, no nicks or sharpening. The blade runs straight and true.Ornate, gilded brass guard and lion head pommel with red glass eyes, most of the original gilding remains. Black plastic wrapped grip, which is bound with single strand wire, with evidence of the ends of other wires tucked under the back strap. The sword and guard are tight. Black original paint dent-free steel scabbard with both throat screws in place. Nice clean sword. Surface wear on the bottom of the right grip