Original Prussian 1811 Pattern Blücher Saber as used at The Battle of Waterloo in 1815 Category_MG 34 Ammo Storage Being of such large proportions

Being of such large proportions it is most certainly entirely correct for the period of 1796-1815

Attached to the belt is a very nice cross strap

Push-pull safety works well

The RZM system was still relatively new at this time

and was possibly used during WWI

Original Prussian 1811 Pattern Blücher Saber as used at The Battle of Waterloo in 1815 Category_MG 34 Ammo Storage Being of such large proportionsOriginal 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