Original 19th Century Saxon M.1840 Faschinenmesser Pioneer Artillery Short Sword - Regimentally Marked Cannons Blue cloth with blue lettering

Blue cloth with blue lettering on cover and spine

44" cartridge called the "

Of most interest however is that the aluminum case is named to KOROL on the back and included with this set is an EXTRACT Dated June 17th

Specifics: brass zipper with a generous shearling-lined windscreen

Original 19th Century Saxon M.1840 Faschinenmesser Pioneer Artillery Short Sword - Regimentally Marked Cannons Blue cloth with blue letteringOriginal 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 Bismark in 1871. Each State had it's own characteristic sidearms, this Faschinenmesser Sword was one used by Saxony. The 24 1 2 long sword has a large Cleaver shaped blade of 18 1 2" mounted onto an all brass ribbed grip bag shaped hilt with a brass "S" cross guard. The name