Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer's Sword by Simson & Co. of Suhl Dated 1915 - Blücher Saber Garand & U.S. Rifles It has an overall length

It has an overall length of 55 1/2"

Feed System: Muzzle Loading with Swivel Breech

Still Wrapped): Introduced early 1944 only

There are some small spots of oxidation from fingerprints in areas

were used as a staff officer's pistol by the German Army

Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer's Sword by Simson & Co. of Suhl Dated 1915 - Blücher Saber Garand & U.S. Rifles It has an overall lengthOriginal 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 Saber", named for the Prussian Commander Gebhard Leberecht von Blcher, 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,