Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword Dated 1897 by Otto Mertens of Solingen with Unit Marking German Badges & Signs BISHOPSGATE The lock with engraved

BISHOPSGATE The lock with engraved decoration is marked: S

on Omaha Beach on 9 June 1944

where there is a large statue of him as a Great Hero for his actions in The First World War

These are built to order

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Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword Dated 1897 by Otto Mertens of Solingen with Unit Marking German Badges & Signs BISHOPSGATE The lock with engravedOriginal 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