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

The RZM system was still relatively new at this time

Please note- There are patches of old wood filer or plaster inside the bucket

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

Push-pull safety works well

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