Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword Dated 1897 by Otto Mertens of Solingen with Unit Marking German Badges & Signs M-1918 Mark I Trench Knife

M-1918 Mark I Trench Knife is easily identifiable due to its large “brass knuckle” style guard and grip

all Prussian

he rallied his men and directed 1 squad to make a flanking movement while he alone made a frontal assault to draw the hostile fire upon himself

on Omaha Beach on 9 June 1944

Totally non-firing with barrel no longer removable

Original Imperial German WWI Artillery Officer Sword Dated 1897 by Otto Mertens of Solingen with Unit Marking German Badges & Signs M-1918 Mark I Trench KnifeOriginal 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