Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Model 1811 Blücher Saber with Matching Scabbard & Sword Knot - Unit Markings Scabbards & Sheaths First introduced in 1886 with

First introduced in 1886 with a white alloy hilt and hooked quillon

They remained in the field until January 1877

showing clear rifling and a mostly bright finish

The Royal Air Force (R

Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Model 1811 Blücher Saber with Matching Scabbard & Sword Knot - Unit Markings Scabbards & Sheaths First introduced in 1886 withOriginal 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