Original Prussian 1811 Pattern Blücher Saber as used at The Battle of Waterloo in 1815 Category_MG 34 Ammo Storage Helbig of Steinbach

Helbig of Steinbach

This is an exceptionally rare 1916 practice and competition set designed for use with the U

The leather scabbard is impressed decorated leather and crocodile skin

Attached to the belt is a very nice cross strap

with traces of past pitting

Original Prussian 1811 Pattern Blücher Saber as used at The Battle of Waterloo in 1815 Category_MG 34 Ammo Storage Helbig of SteinbachOriginal item. One Only Available. This design was based on the BRITISH LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD of 1796. It was this sword that Napoleon himself complained about, stating that the shape of the blade made the tip especially vicious and therefore was an affront to humanity. The Prussians, Britain's allies in the Napoleonic wars, immediately adopted this pattern, which ever since is commonly referred to as the "Blcher Sabel" named for the Prussian Commander