France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Republic of dated 27 November 2018

dated 27 November 2018

residue evident in the recessed areas on the two Stars from cleaning

1942 he flew 48 minesweeper missions and destroyed 15 mines off the French Atlantic coast

that his trade was that of Shipping Clerk and was promoted to Acting Corporal the same day

and Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (871

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Republic of dated 27 November 2018Often 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 double edged blade, likely of German manufacture, engraved script writing above guard, some light pitting, produced for Artillery troops, Engineers as well as NCOs, blade measures 48. 5 cm in length, and total sword length of 63. 5 cm, accompanied by original