Original Imperial German Franco-Prussian War Era Damascus Lion’s Head Officer’s Sword Marked Damaststahl Eisenhauer Presented at Hannover in 1881 - H. Wilckens to T. Albert One-of-a-Kind These fingers would prevent dirt

These fingers would prevent dirt and other items from entering the front of the launcher

The stag plates are retained by non-magnetic solid nickel screws and spanner nuts

so this is normal

Both sling swivels still move easily

This is a fine standard British Flintlock Sea Service Pistol made with 12" barrel

Original Imperial German Franco-Prussian War Era Damascus Lion’s Head Officer’s Sword Marked Damaststahl Eisenhauer Presented at Hannover in 1881 - H. Wilckens to T. Albert One-of-a-Kind These fingers would prevent dirtOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is an outstanding presentation sword with a beautiful Damascus steel blade and incredibly ornate Lions Head hilt decorated with foliage and other motifs, with the rain chape to one side bearing a face and to the other side bearing an engraved shield reading: H. Wilckens s l T. Albert z. fr. Erg. Hannover 1881 From what we could find on German abbreviations from this period, this engraving is likely meant to read: H.