Set of two Blucher parade swords - Blucher style parade sword, "Lionhead" pommel with mane, red eyes. A mote representing two swords and two crossed spears. Black wood spindle, copper filigree. Black steel scabbard with one ring. Blade with 2 hollow sides on 2/3. Damaged tip (claws) under the mounts. Lanyard. +/-1900 Germany - Parade saber with copper Blucher mount. Pommel and guard armed with foliage. Blade with 2 hollow sides on 2/3. Lanyard. +/-1940 Germany

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