" Rare WWI U-boat cutlass" Why for "U Boat"?

DonVoigt · 12-15-2019, 09:48 PM

From the WTS sub forum, a German cutlass is offered with this
description:

Rare WWI U-boat cutlass
100% original German Model 1911, Marine sidearm or SG1911 cutlass. These were only made by Simpson & Co. It’s Crown M on the spine. The scabbard is not original to the cutlass, but is period made from Belgium sword scabbard and fits great. Very rare only issued to U-boat crews. This one is NOT unit marked.

Why would such a boarding cutlass be issued "only" to U Boat crews?

12-15-2019, 09:48 PM	#1
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,356 Times in 2,041 Posts	" Rare WWI U-boat cutlass" Why for "U Boat"? From the WTS sub forum, a German cutlass is offered with this description: Rare WWI U-boat cutlass 100% original German Model 1911, Marine sidearm or SG1911 cutlass. These were only made by Simpson & Co. It’s Crown M on the spine. The scabbard is not original to the cutlass, but is period made from Belgium sword scabbard and fits great. Very rare only issued to U-boat crews. This one is NOT unit marked. Why would such a boarding cutlass be issued "only" to U Boat crews? __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie