Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer's Sword by Simson & Co. of Suhl - Dated 1914 Antique Wheellock Firearms available on the collector's market

available on the collector's market at this time

" It was adopted due to the army's dissatisfaction with its predecessor the model 1833 Dragoon Saber

Generally two such Barracks Bags were issued to each soldier

and it has serial number 7575 a above the trigger guard

Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer's Sword by Simson & Co. of Suhl - Dated 1914 Antique Wheellock Firearms available on the collector's marketOriginal 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 "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 nice blade condition, with only a few areas of light oxidation. The blade has