Bavaria, Kingdom. A Model 1892 Artilleryman’s Short Sword, Unit-Attributed Example consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It exhibits separation in one

It exhibits separation in one of the thin leather bands on the sheath

37 mm x 46

Affixed to each shoulder is a strap constructed of dark grey wool

A pair of photographs of a Wehrmacht General

he was transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital at Epsom on the 30th

Bavaria, Kingdom. A Model 1892 Artilleryman’s Short Sword, Unit-Attributed Example consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It exhibits separation in one(Faschinenmesser fr die Artillerie). A well preserved Model 1892 artillerymans short sword, measuring 64. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 47 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. A wide fuller runs the majority of the length of each side of the blade. The makers mark of a Solingen based manufacturer is visible on the obverse of the