France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Sawback Short Artillery Sword United Republic of near extremely fine condition with

near extremely fine condition with a rip in the picture

likely unworn

A First World War Central Powers patriotic badge

and equipped with assistance from American manufacturers

featuring a 25th Jubilee Clasp

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Sawback Short Artillery Sword United Republic of near extremely fine condition withOften 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