France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Sawback Short Artillery Sword Republic of with age appropriate material fatigue

with age appropriate material fatigue evident and one missing its back cover

WWII Canadian Technical Training Corps Cap Badge - Bronze gilt

Hungarian First War Commemorative Medal 1914-1918

Slightly below average

the reverse with one original lug and one replacement lug

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Sawback Short Artillery Sword Republic of with age appropriate material fatigueOften 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