Original Early 18th Century French City of Paris Cutlass - Pre Revolutionary War German Afrikakorp Constructed of polished 18 gauge

Constructed of polished 18 gauge steel and brass

These casings are in very good to excellent condition

where a retired British Colonel named Hicks lead an Egyptian Army of about 11

The bolt was designed to operate in the normal manner

“Section drawings” is the original engineering term for what we call “cross-sectional” drawings

Original Early 18th Century French City of Paris Cutlass - Pre Revolutionary War German Afrikakorp Constructed of polished 18 gaugeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Swords like this are immensely rare and it is the first we have ever owned. This is a 33 inch cutlass with slightly curved substantial 28 inch blade. The length is fairly standard for military issue cutlasses of the time. The grip is heavily wire bound and the brass hilt, basically of three bars displaying a shell guard. The most interesting aspect of this cutlass is the design molded in the casting of the shell