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

constructed of brown doeskin with a buckram core

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

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