Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer's Sword by Simson & Co. of Suhl Dated 1915 - Blücher Saber Garand & U.S. Rifles There also looks to be

There also looks to be a lot number to the right of this

It has an overall length of 55 1/2"

On the blue band

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

Feed System: Muzzle Loading with Swivel Breech

Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer's Sword by Simson & Co. of Suhl Dated 1915 - Blücher Saber Garand & U.S. Rifles There also looks to beOriginal 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,