Original German WWII Army Officer Leopard Head Sword Model 1695 with Portepee by Carl Eickhorn U.S. Civil War They would train for the

They would train for the next 11 months before they would see action under the command of Lt Col Wilbur Maben Griffith (picture left)

Air Force after the war and then entered the civil service

Later liner-mounted chin straps were far more secure

road blocks

they were also referred to as "THUNDERERS"

Original German WWII Army Officer Leopard Head Sword Model 1695 with Portepee by Carl Eickhorn U.S. Civil War They would train for theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine early example of the very desirable and rarely seen Army Model #1695 Leopard Head Sword, usually grouped with other "Lion Head" Swords. It was made by famed firm Carl Eickhorn of Solingen, the legendary "City of Blades" in western Germany. This piece is also a real treasure as it is not constructed from the usual aluminum, but rather is made of solid brass alloy. It really looks great, retaining a good