France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Newly Listed 6mm (w) x 101

6mm (w) x 101

measuring 240 mm x 250 mm x 120 mm in height

indicating owner customization to reflect police service

1944 while commanding the SS Panzer Artillery Regiment 2 of the 2nd SS Panzer Division “Das Reich”

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Newly Listed 6mm (w) x 101Often 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