France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Sawback Short Artillery Sword visually-hidden 3 McGill Hospital in England

3 McGill Hospital in England in 1915

the case measuring 61 mm in height x 111 mm in width x 18

initiative and complete disregard for his own safety

"My problem child is now a happy bride

at the age of 42 years

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Sawback Short Artillery Sword visually-hidden 3 McGill Hospital in EnglandOften 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