France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Sawback Short Artillery Sword Province of China Benoit had a history of

Benoit had a history of going Absent Without Leave (AWL) on numerous occassion

On the front of the table at the right: Bernd Ministerialrat and Ober-field leader Axmann”

A Wehrmacht identification tag

two vertical leather tabs on the front on both sides fasten to a steel studs to close the flap

six of which are in the forefront

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Sawback Short Artillery Sword Province of China Benoit had a history ofOften 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