Original German WWI Artillery Officer Blucher Saber Sword Dated 1915 Pirate Flags Offered in very good condition

Offered in very good condition with some areas of discoloration

"III" indicates that this rifle started life as a Mark III

The helmet comes complete with its puggaree

700 were made

instead of being launched towards the enemy once it had been primed

Original German WWI Artillery Officer Blucher Saber Sword Dated 1915 Pirate Flags Offered in very good conditionOriginal 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 15