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First, thank you for the add to the group. I recently acquired this sword, and although I've done a good bit of research and found very similar items, I don't have the reference material and cannot find good information on how to distinguish whether a sword is German/Austrian/Prussian. From what I can tell, this is an Officer's Calvary Lion's Head Sword (has drums/bugels within the blade engraving), and it is marked with a .Z. inside of a shield with a 5-point crown. I believe this makes it a Clemens & Jung sword. However, this mark, from what I saw, was also used by Neuhaus. I have also hopefully determined that it is pre 1909 due to the two suspension rings on the scabbard. I cannot, however, determine the model #, and whether it is a German, Austrian or Prussian model, as I have found multiple Lion's Head swords for each. Any assistance you can provide would be appreciated.

Colorado1962, first let me welcome you to the forum!
The exact saber you have shown here is pictured in Angolia`s "Swords of Germany 1900/1945 in the (German)Imperial-Era Swords (page 368) section.
Easily to recognize are the half lion´s head, the oval with the two sabers on the lancet, ball shaped crossguard end and the two scabbard rings.
It is described as "Cavalry Officer´s Lion Head Sword" (saber) with no further specification.
It is mentioned that Artillery had two crossed cannons and Ulans had crossed sword and lances.
Regards,

Thank you for the welcome and the information, Wotan! Do you know what the handle material is? Eel, fish skin? I also have no idea of value. I paid $100 at an auction for it and felt confident that it was worth a bit more than that? This is one of the more difficult items I've tried to research, so I am very pleased that you have the reference book.

The grip is ray skin which is correct for the period.

Good price.

Easily IMO worth than $100.00, I'm ready and willing to be corrected on a minor technicality if my recollection is not correct. With that being that Sharkskin was the smaller darker 'granule' (for lack of a better term) textured grips, versus Rayskin as seen with some Navy and other swords. Best Regards, Fred

Thank you all for the information. I really appreciate that you have taken the time to assist a newbie.

Hi Colorado...I thought I had a sword exactly the same as yours but when I check I see it is the Uhlan version.
Anyway, images attached for your view.