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Here is one I would like to share with you:
At first view, this appeared to be a classic Imperial artillery lion head sword.
But when I got closer, I got hypnotized by the lion's eyes...
First sword that I found with a doll's eyes lion head like this!
Any others out there?
Best regards,
Herman
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Last edited by Herman V. (aka Herr Mann); 05/17/2022 03:00 PM.
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Nice sword and very unusual 
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Herman
Wow, those look much nicer than the red or green eyes.
Gives that Lion a real Lion look. Are they set deep in the eye socket, as they look, or is there a clear outer eye that sits flush with the face??
Ed
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Vern & Ed,
Thanks for your kind words!
The eyes have a transparent outer part and a dark core.
Hope this pic shows it better.
The sword was made by Friedrich A. Herder.
Best regards,
Herman
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Best looking Eyes I have seen on any sword.
Just best looking to me though.
Ed
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Thats a stunning sword!
Quality made!
Thanks for showing!
PVON
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that is beautiful sword.
Here's one i used to own ,it had similar eyes
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That sure is a beauty. I would have a hard time letting loose of that one.
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A real beauty, Stingray!
Was it maker marked?
Best regards,
Herman
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Gentlemen,
I need to correct this topic: the posted sword is not made by Friedrich Abraham Herder, but by Friedrich August Hermes, Solingen.
The error was caused due to a mistake in the J; Antony Carter reference, that was brought to my attention by a fellow collector.
I post a couple extra pictures of the sword and another one with a similar hilt, maker marked " August Kleinelein Rastatt".
I wonder if anyone here has a sword marked with one of these two makers?
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One more
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Fantastic swords. I was only familiar with the red and green eyes. Learned something new today.
Regards
Wim
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Thank you, Wim!
Here is another Imperial lion head with these type of eyes.
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Other unusual feature on this one are the crowned cannons on the guard's langet.
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