Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword Dated 1897 by Otto Mertens of Solingen with Unit Marking German Badges & Signs These are built to order

These are built to order

Totally non-firing with barrel no longer removable

where there is a large statue of him as a Great Hero for his actions in The First World War

on Omaha Beach on 9 June 1944

• Original Honorable “Thanks for your service” from the White House “signed” by President Truman

Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword Dated 1897 by Otto Mertens of Solingen with Unit Marking German Badges & Signs These are built to orderOriginal item. One Only. 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 "Blcher 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 condition and stamped on the spine of the ricasso is a small Crown over W over