France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Newly Listed measuring 240 mm x 250

measuring 240 mm x 250 mm x 120 mm in height

measures 30 mm (w) x 25 mm (h)

front cover with an embedded blue stone in the shape of a heart

2nd Canadian Ontario Regimental Depot

The document carries the facsimile of the signature of Reich Propaganda Minister Dr

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Newly Listed measuring 240 mm x 250Often 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