WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN MODEL 1873 CAVALRY/ARTILLERY SABER SWORD - GREAT UNIT MARKING
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:341311 |
Very good condition original WWI ImperialGerman Model 1873 cavalry/artillery saber that is maker marked “SIMSON &CO. SUHL” on the left ricasso and dated 1915 on the spine. Unit marked“2.ERS.A.R.40.” I believe this is for the Ersatz Battery of a Field ArtilleryRegiment. 29 ¾” blade has nice original bright finish and was period sharpened.Still has original leather washer at the base. Remaining metal has nice lookingbrown patina. Grip has no damage. Fitted in corre...ct original steel scabbardthat has original blue metal finish with some scattered brown patina, no dents.A nice WWI German artillery saber for your collection.