Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Leather Frog Japanese Uniforms gutsy campaign became known as

gutsy campaign became known as the "Battle of the Bulge"

There was originally a "crossed cannons" marking on the top of the chamber

498 Carbines manufactured by Spencer without a Stabler cutoff

五 三 式

mainly in the recessed areas

Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Leather Frog Japanese Uniforms gutsy campaign became known asOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Model 1864 or Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword, with a brass hilt and the characteristic "S" cross guard. The name itself translates to "Fascine Knife", and the design is intended both for defense an as a tool for cutting "fascines". These are bundles of sticks and brush used to strengthen trenches, walking paths, and other types of earthen work found on the battlefield,