Original British Napoleonic Military Drum Corps Short Sword marked 42 Regiment of Foot Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock and the decals were gradually

and the decals were gradually eliminated to speed up production and reduce the helmet's combat visibility

With a nice hyphenated name this guy should be easy to research from no doubt the WW2 or even the WWI era

It was predominantly issued in three models

having good original paint

ENGER-KRESS Offered in excellent condition with all original brass snaps and buckles in fully functional condition

Original British Napoleonic Military Drum Corps Short Sword marked 42 Regiment of Foot Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock and the decals were graduallyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a charming sword, though unfortunately this type of weapon was seldom used in combat while on active service. Dating from the Napoleonic era of 1795 to 1815 this was worn by a Drummer Boy who beat the timing for Infantry marching on the battlefield. Of simple construction consisting of a "Gladius" Roman style blade 17" long and 1 3 4" wide mounted with an all brass checkered hilt with integral cross guard.