Original German 19th Century Saxon M.1840 Faschinenmesser Pioneer Artillery Short Sword Japanese Holsters Dating to the early 18th

Dating to the early 18th Century

The original finish has worn away for the most part

including King James IV

The complete assembly weighs 39

- Nagano Prefecture

Original German 19th Century Saxon M.1840 Faschinenmesser Pioneer Artillery Short Sword Japanese Holsters Dating to the early 18thOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are the traditional Sidearms of SAXONY, one of the independent German City States that existed prior to the unification of Germany under Bismarck in 1871. Each State had its own characteristic sidearms, this Faschinenmesser Sword was one used by Saxony. The 24 1 4 long sword has a large Cleaver shaped blade of 19" mounted onto an all brass ribbed grip bag shaped hilt with a brass "S" cross guard. The name