Original Imperial German WWI Landwehr Landsturm Soldier Colorized Porcelain Statue - 11¼” Tall U.S. Artillery ending in a filigreed brass

ending in a filigreed brass ferrule where it meets the blade

The reverse side is marked POISON INSIDE and is complete with mounting clip

with some areas retaining more of a plum color

This sword sold to England was used by the British for trials in 1879

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Original Imperial German WWI Landwehr Landsturm Soldier Colorized Porcelain Statue - 11¼” Tall U.S. Artillery ending in a filigreed brassOriginal Item. Only One Available. There are lots and lots of confusing pictures and bits of information about Landsturm. This is easily traced to the fact that most people do not understand the Landsturm and that there was no real standardization. With the exception of a paper drill, before World War I they did not exist. They existed only on paper. In the Wehrordnung of 1888 the Landsturm was laid out in two separate and distinct levies or bans.