France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword certificate_of_authenticity numbered 103/106

numbered 103/106

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

featuring a central gilt laurel wreath with a five-pointed star above a propeller

suspended by replaced original ribbon

the obverse with pebbled arms and a central wreathed mobile swastika

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword certificate_of_authenticity numbered 103/106Often 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