Item Description
Original item: Only One Available. Despite the machine guns and artillery, swords were still issued to officers in WW1. This is a fine example of the German Artillery Officer's Sword, commonly referred to as the "Blücher Sabel," named for the Prussian Commander who was ally to the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
This example is in fine condition showing really nice blade condition, showing only a bit of ancient rust staining, mostly from dried oil. The blade is stamped on the upper spine near the hilt is a small Crown over W over 14 for Kaiser Wilhelm 1914. The maker of the sword is SIMSON & Co. SUHL and is stamped under the rain guard (chappe), which makes it quite hard to see. The sword also has a very unusual EARLY WOOD grooved grip, NOT Bakelite as expected on the later models, with the characteristic single knuckle bow hand guard.
Various serial numbers and proof marks on hilt and blade, this sword comes with the original all steel scabbard, also in excellent condition, with lots of the original blued finish present, and in intact carrying ring. There is a crossed out regimental marking, which we are not able to read.
A most desirable German Very early WWI Artillery Officer's "Bleucher Sabel" with scabbard, ready to display!
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