ABSENTED HIMSELF WITHOUT LEAVE - Particulars: In that he
Instituted in 1847 (five-piece construction
It is dated to Berlin on March 31
the others medals with replacement ribbons
Light soiling evident on the white cotton underside
France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Sawback Short Artillery Sword Province of China ABSENTED HIMSELF WITHOUT LEAVE -Often 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