Officer sword of Third Reich Lion Head. [Emil Voos]. Extra eagle on the langet

Ceremonial edged weapon for officers, reintroduced following the restoration of the German armed forces and continuing the traditions of the Imperial Army and the Reichswehr. Unlike the army dagger model 1935, officer sabers were produced in numerous design variants by various Solingen manufacturers. In May 1943, saber production was discontinued due to wartime industrial demands; however, examples already in service continued to be worn with dress uniform. In late 1944, the wearing of ceremonial edged weapons was abolished, and officers were required to carry a pistol instead of a saber or dagger.

The blade was manufactured by Emil Voos, Solingen, a renowned German edged weapons producer whose sabers, daggers, and knives represent sustained collector interest today. The firm operated in Solingen, the famous center of German blade production, and was distinguished by its high quality of manufacture and finish. Emil Voos products are encountered noticeably less frequently than those of many major Solingen manufacturers, which enhances their appeal to collectors. At the end of World War II, Solingen suffered heavy Allied bombing, particularly in November 1944, when a significant portion of the city was destroyed.

The hilt featuring a lion head is complemented by a rare design feature: an eagle on the guard. This execution is found among a limited number of manufacturers and represents an interesting collector variant, distinguished by its hilt ornamentation.