France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Sawback Short Artillery Sword United Republic of likely unworn

likely unworn

A Presentation case for a I Class Grand Cross set of the Order of St

and equipped with assistance from American manufacturers

The exterior is dyed in a classic splinter pattern with a mottle consisting of a pale olive-drab base overlaid by irregular brown and dark green patterns

Juncker” on the reverse with a crescent moon and “800” directly below

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Sawback Short Artillery Sword United Republic of likely unwornOften called the Coupe chou (cabbage cutter) by soldiers, this short sword presents a characteristically heavy and solid brass handle with integrated guard, scrolls on either flank, and a sawback edged blade, likely of German manufacture, with proof marks above guard, some light pitting, produced for Artillery troops, Engineers as well as NCOs, blade measures 49 cm in length, and total sword length of 63. 5 cm, accompanied by original scabbard in