Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword with Wood Grip by Simson & Co. Suhl - Dated 1914 No Return 7 holes in ship

7 holes in ship

Fits both 1853 Enfield & Snider (sold by IMA) as well as 1855 Springfield socket bayonets

It retains most of the original fire gilding especially in the edges and recesses

This level of hand craftsmanship demonstrates that these were not ordinary firearms

Side panels also have extended straps to bottoms which act as the chinstrap

Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword with Wood Grip by Simson & Co. Suhl - Dated 1914 No Return 7 holes in shipOriginal 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 "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 blade condition, showing only a bit of ancient rust staining,