Original Imperial German WWI Hessian Infantry Officer’s Sword & Scabbard with Sharkskin Grip by Otto Mertens of Solingen Italian Flags The lock itself is a

The lock itself is a very upmarket design

There is also a crack in the butt stock

A really nice holster that will complete any WWII era P08 Luger pistol

We can only imagine that it is a later version made due to complaints regarding hands freezing to the helmet

the Allies were able to learn what types were being planted along the beaches

Original Imperial German WWI Hessian Infantry Officer’s Sword & Scabbard with Sharkskin Grip by Otto Mertens of Solingen Italian Flags The lock itself is aOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely & scarce example of a WWI Era Hessian Infantry Officers sword & scabbard. The hilt is lovely silvered brass with a great ornate guard design. The 25 blade is in good condition and retains much of its nickel plating. It is marked on one side of the ricasso with: OTTO MERTENS SOLINGEN This is a scarcely seen maker during this period. The blade has some light oxidation near the tip. The hilt is in