France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Buy Now bearing a double-sided printed Reichskriegsflagge

bearing a double-sided printed Reichskriegsflagge (Imperial War Flag) in the form of a black Nordic Cross

the stitching of the left cuff has come undone with a hole through the material

the platform for the Badge with a white silk pull tab that allows it to left up independent of the platform for the Breast Star to access the sash

the reverse bears the cipher “WR” the top bears a crown suspension

constructed of brown doeskin with a buckram core

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Buy Now bearing a double-sided printed ReichskriegsflaggeOften 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