Extremely rare lion's head sabre to SS-Obersturmführer Alexander Kaschenburg serving with Leibstandarte SS "Adolf Hitler". The sabre was a so-called "Schützenpreis" (shooting award) of an SS sniper competition in 1938.

An exceptionally rare blade, etched on three sides. It shows the inscription "SS-Obersturmführer Alexander Kaschenburg - SS-Scharfschützen-Wettkampf 1938" and "Leibstandarte SS-Adolf Hitler". Both inscriptions are also beautifully decorated. "ALCOSO Solingen" maker marked.

Silver-plated brass hilt with lion's head pommel. The knuckle guard shows the "LAH" emblem. Black celluloid grip with wire wrapping. The langets bear the raised SS runes and the recipient's initals "AK" on the other side. Comes with the rare SS portepee. Black re-painted steel scabbard wich is free of dents. Additionally the black leather hanger. "RZM" marked on the back. Fully working snap clip.

Traces of wear. Good condition 2.

Length: 97 cm.

Please note that a nearly identical example to SS-Obersturmführer Johannes Degenhardt was published in "Exploring the dress daggers and swords of the German SS" by Thomas T. Wittmann.