Original German 19th Century Saxon M.1840 Faschinenmesser Pioneer Artillery Short Sword Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage with the nickel plating showing

with the nickel plating showing some oxidation around the exterior

which reads:

There are additional markings and proofs on various parts of the gun

This example is marker marked GP in an oval on the bottom center of the fin assembly

even though the 3

Original German 19th Century Saxon M.1840 Faschinenmesser Pioneer Artillery Short Sword Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage with the nickel plating showingOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are the traditional Sidearms of SAXONY, one of the independent German City States that existed prior to the unification of Germany under Bismarck in 1871. Each State had its own characteristic sidearms, this Faschinenmesser Sword was one used by Saxony. The 24 1 4 long sword has a large Cleaver shaped blade of 19" mounted onto an all brass ribbed grip bag shaped hilt with a brass "S" cross guard. The name