France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Republic of 1942 he flew 48 minesweeper

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

near extremely fine condition with some fraying

light soiling on the obverse pebbled background and reverse

dated 27 November 2018

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Republic of 1942 he flew 48 minesweeperOften 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