Lion Eyes-- Blue ?

[Rod]

Yes, I have often seen a lion's head eyes hilt with red eyes and occassionally the naval

red and green (port and starboard) !!

BUT has anyone seen both eyes as BLUE ???????

If so please comment!!

Many thanks,

Rod

Edited October 22, 2008 by Rod

[Guest Rick Research]

Actually, never before!

What's the rest of it? :cheers:

[Rich Yankowski]

Never have seen blue eyes before,on a sword anyway!

Perhaps this could be an export sword.Is there a maker mark and what do the langets look like?

Edited October 24, 2008 by Rich Yankowski

[Rod]

Its an artillery presentation sword.

Langet has crossed cannons.

The blade is decorated with foral and military stuff.

The blade is also marked as "s/l" from one officer to another. !. Posensches Feld - Artillerie - Regiment Nr 20 with 1896 date.

Rod

[Guest Rick Research]

I wonder....

if the red eyes were damaged or fell out somewhere along time's dusty travels... and SOMEBODY put in blue ones who had no idea what was normal for German swords?

I can't tell if the eyelids look like the stones have been repaired after manufacture, from the scan.

[Rod]

Rick,

Many thanks .

I think I will pass on this one.

Rod

[Guest Rick Research]

Depends on who gave who the sword...

The wearer could have done this too, after all.

[Paul R]

Exactly, Rick! I think that it is MOST LIKELY a period performed item.

I think that it is an interesting piece and would love to see the rest of it.

After all, I would assume that "gems" that size are not a standard. They seem as if they were made for the sword as they fit in very nicely.