Original Imperial German WWI Unit Marked Artillery Officer's Sword by Simson & Co. of Suhl - Dated 1914
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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, 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 14 for Kaiser Wilhelm 1914. 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, and it is partly covered by the leather blade buffer. The sword also has the standard wood wrapped leather as expected on the earlier model swords, with the characteristic single knuckle bow hand guard. Unfortunately the leather is completely missing and the wood is possibly a replacement, as the set screws are missing nor are there any holes present.
There are various proof marks on hilt and blade, one of which being a rather long unit marking:
I. L. M. K. R. A. R.51
74
The sword comes with the original all steel scabbard, which is in good condition. The nickel plating is retained throughout but there are areas where the plating has bubbled up and is flaking.
A most desirable German Very early WWI Artillery Officer's "Bleucher Sabel" with scabbard,
ready to display!
Dimensions:
Blade Length: 29 ¾”
Overall Length: 35 ⅜”
Handguard: 4 ¾” x 3”
Scabbard Length: 31”
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