Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer's Sword by Simson & Co. of Suhl Dated 1915 - Blücher Saber Garand & U.S. Rifles Still Wrapped): Introduced early 1944

Still Wrapped): Introduced early 1944 only

the Coast Artillery as a whole was ordered brought up to strength

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Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer's Sword by Simson & Co. of Suhl Dated 1915 - Blücher Saber Garand & U.S. Rifles Still Wrapped): Introduced early 1944Original 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,