Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword Dated 1897 by Otto Mertens of Solingen with Unit Marking Nepalese Cache Extras United States Navy was awarded

United States Navy was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (posthumously) for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot in Fighting embarked in U

This cross guard has outstanding detail to the eagle which is flying to the viewer's left

indicating that it most likely did not see much use in service

It was particularly effective at damaging the tracks of a tank

Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword Dated 1897 by Otto Mertens of Solingen with Unit Marking Nepalese Cache Extras United States Navy was awardedOriginal 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