Regarding the lion on the pommel, doubtful this has any particular value as far as any regal association or military order or unit etc. The lion was of course a ubiquitous figure in heraldry and its devices throughout history. The only way to isolate this instance would be some long poring through heraldry references to find similar renderings.
More likely a metaphoric reference to courage (i.e.heart of a lion etc) or in such manner.
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