Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword Dated 1897 by Otto Mertens of Solingen with Unit Marking German Badges & Signs moved out noisily down the

moved out noisily down the dark street

The distance the grenade can be thrown is estimated at 30–45 meters

These are built to order

all Prussian

Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword Dated 1897 by Otto Mertens of Solingen with Unit Marking German Badges & Signs moved out noisily down theOriginal 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 condition and stamped on the spine of the ricasso is a small Crown over W over