Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer's Sword by Simson & Co. of Suhl Dated 1915 - Blücher Saber Garand & U.S. Rifles the Coast Artillery as a

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

There are some small spots of oxidation from fingerprints in areas

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

They were made for and used by the British Army as a basic pocket watch for officers

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 the Coast Artillery as aOriginal 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,