Original Imperial German WWI 20th (2nd Württemberg) Uhlans "King William I" M1889 Presentation Sword by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. of Solingen Germany with Engraved Name Martini-Henry Parts into Belgium and across the

into Belgium and across the German border south of Achen

These had to be fired with a blank cartridge or it would cause the rifle barrel to explode

The German BLITZ and fire bombing of the years 1940 and 1941 almost brought England to it's knees

the Composite Air Strike Force (CSAF) was replaced by the "Bare Base" concept which provided for air transportable packages of reusable shelters

but the War Department still had not developed ideal infantry

Original Imperial German WWI 20th (2nd Württemberg) Uhlans "King William I" M1889 Presentation Sword by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. of Solingen Germany with Engraved Name Martini-Henry Parts into Belgium and across theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a beautiful classic Nickel Plated Imperial German WWI Presentation sword, used by a member of the 20th (2nd Wrttemberg) Uhlans "King William I". It conforms to the Model 1889 standard quite well, with a straight thrusting blade, and a basket hilt guard. The presentation version is of course quite less robust than the cavalry issue, and these were privately purchased, so there is no acceptance marking on the