Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword Dated 1914 by Simson & Co. Suhl Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Each has been vertically flame

Each has been vertically flame cut on an angle into three pieces with the "nose" (the very front

and the South eventually fielded at least one battery of Armstrong 12-pounder rifled muzzle loaders (RMLs) at the Battle of Richmond

The rifle is in very nice condition with great amounts of the original finish remaining

meaning it was manufactured in 1968

Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword Dated 1914 by Simson & Co. Suhl Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Each has been vertically flameOriginal 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 14