Ultra Rare Model 1007 Lion Head Sword w/Unique Langet. Richard Herder 4-point star TM. An illustration of this pattern sword appears on page 144, left, of Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich, Volume I. Additional photos are available on page 85 of Swords of Germany 1900/1945 by John R. Angolia. This model sword was available with either a silver (Model 1017) or gilt langet eagle (Model 1007) as the example in the photograph has the silver eagle, while the eagle on this sword is gilt. Gilted brass hilt fittings retain virtually 100% of the gilting to the heavily chiseled lion head pommel with red glass eyes, floral and oak leaf embellished backstrap and knuckle-bow, as well as crossguard with unique 1-piece cast langet/ferrume with large gilt Wehrmacht eagle. Black celluloid grip shows only minor surface wear with no cracks or chips and is complete with tight twisted brass wire wrap. Plated blade measuring 31 ¾" grades excellent, showing surface wear and uniform graying on both obverse and reverse, with several minor nicks to cutting edge. Blade is complete with original brown leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free scabbard retains approximately 85% of its original black enamel which shows surface wear/crazing and missing paint primarily to the lower reverse and to tip and drag. Rare sword with excellent++/Near MINT gilting on hilt and unique langet eagle. Exc+ (21613) $2,495.