Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Leather Frog British Militaria Don’t miss out on this

Don’t miss out on this exemplary piece of history

The pressure plate is smaller than the earlier Tellermine 35

- Aircrew Badge “Wings”: Great condition with much of the original plating still retained

There is a beautiful addition to the patch as it was bordered with section of a beaded chain

and constructed bridges totaling more than six miles (10 km) in length

Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Leather Frog British Militaria Don’t miss out on thisOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Model 1864 or Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword, with a brass hilt and the characteristic "S" cross guard. The name itself translates to "Fascine Knife", and the design is intended both for defense an as a tool for cutting "fascines". These are bundles of sticks and brush used to strengthen trenches, walking paths, and other types of earthen work found on the battlefield,