France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Province of China and accompanied by a certificate

and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Helmut Weitze on 10 September 2013 when last offered to the collector market

A mixed lot of eight documents

A mixed lot of three membership booklets

Corporal Aylward was transferred to No

in recognition of his services in connection with the operations against the Zakka Khel and Mohmands

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Province of China and accompanied by a certificateOften 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