Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword Dated 1914 by Simson & Co. Suhl German Luger and are really quite rare

and are really quite rare as after the war everybody had a good use for another gas can

After liberating Luxembourg

For normal aqueous cleaning: one part soap to six parts tap water (by Volume) is sufficient

They are mechanically sound

It has a steel cross guard bearing regimental markings: 74

Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword Dated 1914 by Simson & Co. Suhl German Luger and are really quite rareOriginal item. One Only. Despite the machine guns and artillery, swords were still issued to officers in WW1. 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 really nice blade condition and stamped on the upper edge is a small Crown over W over 14