I thought you might enjoy this blade from the past, with a little history behind it. This saber was captured by my Great Uncle during WW I in France, 1917. The serial number on the blade, the hilt, and the scabbard all match. It has the original leather finger strap inside the hand guard. According to the stamping on the blade, it was manufactured by Alexander Coppel in Soligen, Germany.

My Great Uncle passed it to my Grandfather, who also served in France. When I retired from the Army, he passed it along to me. Sorry for the pics, wished they were of better quality, but here they are.