Help with Lion Head Sword Dedication

[RUHL13]

Hi Guys,
Friend of mine emailed me, and would like some help with the translation and any other information available on this Lion Head Sword.
Looks like maybe?...Count von Looz?
But i might be wrong, so i will let the experts help
Thanks Again.
Regards,
Gary

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Thanks Again for any information.

[fdodge]

I don't know about the dedication but that is a beautiful hilt!
Best regards,
Frank

[RUHL13]

Thank You Frank, it does look very impressive
Regards,
Gary

[RUHL13]

Translation anyone
Regards,
Gary

[Richie B]

Gary

That is a fine looking high quality sword.

There certainly is a very old German aristocratic family named von Looz - I did a quick Google and they seem to go back to at least the 11th Century.

The "s/l" indicates that the sword was a gift from von Looz to his friend.

I can't remember or find the exact meaning of the "s/l" but it translates to dear friend.

Hope that helps a little.

Regards

Richie

[RUHL13]

It does help Richie, Thank You very much, i will pass the info along to my friend.
So, Haarmaan would be the friend who received it from Von Looz?
Thanks Again
Regards,
Gary

[Richie B]

So, Haarmaan would be the friend who received it from Von Looz?

Gary

Yes that's right - could be interesting to find out who they were.

Regards

Richie

[RUHL13]

Thanks Again Richie
I'll keep you posted if he finds out more.
I told him to contact John P. Moore, i think he said that Ross K. was busy at the moment.
Regards,
Gary

[Billy G]

I believe s/l is short for seine leiben, usually used in the context of a gift from one friend to another.

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Thanks Billy
Regards,
Gary