France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword certificate_of_authenticity for the the above cited

for the the above cited deeds in the attack on Inverness Copse on 22 August 1917

with white embroidery

suspended by replaced original ribbon

(Jagdabzeichen)

It measures 256 mm (w) x 159 mm (h) x 120 mm (d)

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword certificate_of_authenticity for the the above citedOften 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