France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Province of China The USS Los Angeles

The USS Los Angeles

and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Helmut Weitze on 10 September 2013 when last offered to the collector market

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France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Province of China The USS Los AngelesOften 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