The Prussian 1811 nicknamed ’’Blucher sabre’’ truly is a beast and deserves a spotlight in any collection. One of my longest projects, here I try to make as much light as possible regarding this rather iconic sword.
If you wish to skip the Blucher part and focus on the sword itself, you can start watching at 7:39.
Stats
Sword 1 (white)
Total Sword length: 99cm
Sword length: 96cm
Blade length: 83cm
Blade width at base: 38mm
Blade point of balance: 17cm
Weight of sword: 917gr
Weight of sword scabbard:
Sword 2 (darkened)
Total Sword length: 99cm
Sword length: 94cm
Blade length: 82cm
Blade width at base: 39mm
Blade point of balance: 16cm
Weight of sword: 1kg
Weight of sword scabbard:
Sources and additional info:
Books
Der Blücher-Säbel : Ergänzendes zu einem mehrfach behandelten Thema (Gerhard J R Seifert; Claus P Stefanski)
Preussische Blankwaffen Vol 2 (Gerd Maier)
Imperial German Regimental Marking (Jeff Noll)
Imperial German Edged Weaponry (Thomas M. Johnson with Victor Diehl and Thomas Wittmann)
Websites
Die Zietenhusaren - Rathenow - History and Stories - Blüchersäbel ()
Imperial German Bayonets: Prussian Cavalry Sabre 1811, the Blücher Sabre, Episode 15.0 - YouTube
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Etappen-Inspektion, 2. Ldst. Inf. Btl. Potsdam (III 13) / … | Flickr
Kriegsalbum 2 / WO 1914 - 18 | Gent-Geprent
Blücher: How Care in the Community Saved Europe | Noon Observation
Music
Panzer General 3 (Scorched Earth) – Theme
Norbert J. Schneider - Stalingrad (1993) - Attacke
Norbert J. Schneider - Stalingrad (1993) – Desertieren
Panzer General 3 (Scorched Earth) – German Headquarters
Medieval Total War II OST – European Map
Civilization V OST Bismarck War Theme - Ode to Joy
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