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Also, the old photos of people with swords are fascinating. Anyone happen to have (or know where to find) a photo of someone with a late 19th century lion's head sword? Thanks again, Ross

Thanks. I guess just one last basic question: everyone is calling it a lion-head sword, but then sometimes refer to it as a saber. What exactly is the difference, if anything, between a sword and a saber?' Thanks, Ross

Gents (and weiner dogs), The sword I have been researching is #18 in the picture of the catalog page. I've had great answers from y'all already, but could you please translate the description of #18 for me? Thanks, Ross

Thanks James, I guess I'm getting better info here that I would from the book. I took some more pictures of the sword, specifically trying to discern three things: 1. the etched word before "Solingen" 2. the icons on the knuckleguard. 3. Some blade engraving that appears to be vines in the...

Fascinating info, thanks folks for sharing your expertise. I'm checking with the library to see if they have a opy of the Swords of Germany book, that will be fun to see. I have carefully examined the blade under the langets with a flashlight, there are no marks that I can see. If anyone...

You guys are awesome, thanks for insights and quick responses! First, the Baden Pickelhaube photos are at: http://s349.photobucket.com/albums/q388/rmeisner66/Pickelhaube/ I'd love any comments on it. The interior is in bad shape, exterior leather has lost luster and is damaged (crazed?)...

My father has two old helmets I'm trying to identify. HELMET #1: PICKELHAUBE -- IDENTIFIED Thanks to the many great resources like this site and www.kaisersbunker.com I quickly determined helmet #1 is an M15 Baden Pickelhaube, dated 1916 and stamped JR170 (Badisches Infantry Regiment Number...