Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer's Sword by Simson & Co. of Suhl Dated 1915 - Blücher Saber Garand & U.S. Rifles Feed System: Muzzle Loading with

Feed System: Muzzle Loading with Swivel Breech

It has an overall length of 55 1/2"

the United States Army decided to introduce the "V" device to distinguish the award of a Bronze Star Medal for acts of valor and heroism

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 Feed System: Muzzle Loading withOriginal 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,