Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer's Sword by Simson & Co. of Suhl Dated 1915 with 1920 Landespolizei Unit Marking & Rare Leather Variant Scabbard
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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 Saber", named for the Prussian Commander Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, who was ally to the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
This example is in very nice "attic find" condition showing very nice blade condition, with only a few areas of light oxidation on the otherwise solid blade. The machining marks can even still be seen on most of the blade body. The blade has been blunted, 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 15 for Kaiser Wilhelm II 1915, the year it was accepted into service. The maker of the sword is SIMSON & Co. of SUHL and is stamped under the rain guard (chappe), which makes it quite hard to see. The sword also has the standard ribbed leather-covered wooden grip, with the characteristic single knuckle bow hand guard. The grip is extremely worn with the leather tearing quite a bit.
There are various proof marks on hilt and blade, and a unit marking under the crossguard, S.P.L. 1. 36., which we believe to denote issue to the Landespolizei, and the stamp on the side of the crossguard, 1920, denotes the year it was reissued to the police. This sword comes with the original steel-mounted leather-covered wooden scabbard, one of the rarer variations. The metalwork all has an aged oxidized patina, which we have left in place to preserve the authenticity. The leather is heavily worn and torn apart.
A most desirable German WWI Artillery Officer's "Blücher Sabel" with scabbard, ready to display!
Specifications:
Overall length: 35 1/4”
Blade length: 30”
Handguard: 5 1/4”L x 6 1/4"W
Scabbard length: 33 ¼”
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