Original Imperial German WWI Hessian Infantry Officer’s Sword & Scabbard with Sharkskin Grip by Otto Mertens of Solingen Italian Flags The total production was

The total production was

which became the standard anti-buffet helmet from around 1954 onwards

There is also a crack in the butt stock

Prairie was decommissioned for the final time on 22 November 1922 at San Diego

This is an excellent textbook example of the standard issue version

Original Imperial German WWI Hessian Infantry Officer’s Sword & Scabbard with Sharkskin Grip by Otto Mertens of Solingen Italian Flags The total production wasOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely & scarce example of a WWI Era Hessian Infantry Officers sword & scabbard. The hilt is lovely silvered brass with a great ornate guard design. The 25 blade is in good condition and retains much of its nickel plating. It is marked on one side of the ricasso with: OTTO MERTENS SOLINGEN This is a scarcely seen maker during this period. The blade has some light oxidation near the tip. The hilt is in