Original 19th Century Unit Marked Saxon M.1840 Faschinenmesser All-Steel Pioneer Artillery Short Sword - 125th (7th Württemberg) Infantry "Emperor Frederick, King of Prussia" Night Sights including the Schutzpolizei wreathed eagle

including the Schutzpolizei wreathed eagle on the band

- Stainless Steel Case for two Knives/Scalpels (Maker Marked)

as in the retainer strap

A live 42/48 M

and just has wear from age and having been folded

Original 19th Century Unit Marked Saxon M.1840 Faschinenmesser All-Steel Pioneer Artillery Short Sword - 125th (7th Württemberg) Infantry "Emperor Frederick, King of Prussia" Night Sights including the Schutzpolizei wreathed eagleOriginal 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 Bismark in 1871. Each State had it's own characteristic sidearms, this Faschinenmesser Sword was one used by Saxony. The 24 long sword has a large Cleaver shaped blade of 18 1 2" mounted onto an all STEEL ribbed grip bag shaped hilt with a STEEL "S" cross guard. The name