France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Sawback Short Artillery Sword United Republic of The Allied Force clasp was

The Allied Force clasp was awarded to personnel who served at least thirty days in Aviano and/or Vincenza

near extremely fine condition with a rip in the picture

A Presentation case for a I Class Grand Cross set of the Order of St

Sergeant Brown was assigned to No

CEF on 18th December 1914 as a Major

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Sawback Short Artillery Sword United Republic of The Allied Force clasp wasOften 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 sawback edged blade, likely of German manufacture, with proof marks above guard, some light pitting, produced for Artillery troops, Engineers as well as NCOs, blade measures 49 cm in length, and total sword length of 63. 5 cm, accompanied by original scabbard in