Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer's Sword by P.D. Lüneschloss of Solingen - Dated 1900
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Original item: Only One Available. Despite the machine guns and artillery, swords were still issued to officers in WWI. 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 nice blade condition, with only a few areas of light oxidation. The blade has been sharpened several times, and there are a few small nicks, but it is still quite nice. It is stamped on the upper spine near the hilt is a small Crown over W over 00 for Kaiser Wilhelm 1900. The maker of the sword is stamped under the rain guard (chappe), which makes it quite hard to see, and it is partly covered by the leather blade buffer:
P.D.
LÜNESCHLOSS
SOLINGEN
The opposite ricasso is marked CROWN / ERFURT, for the Royal / Imperial Erfurt Arsenal, located in Thuringia. This would indicate possibly that the blade was made under contract, and then shipped to Erfurt for fitting to a hilt. The sword also has an early wooden grip, which has been painted over several times, with the characteristic single knuckle bow hand guard.
There are various proof marks on hilt and blade, and this sword comes with the original all steel scabbard, which is in good condition. It does have some significant dents in the body, but the sword still can be sheathed. The original hanger loop is still present.
A most desirable German Pre-WWI Artillery Officer's "Bleucher Sabel" with scabbard, ready to display!
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