France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Newly Listed a member of the Central

a member of the Central Committee

measuring 240 mm x 250 mm x 120 mm in height

Footnote: SS-Sturmbannführer Herbert Schulze received the Knight’s Cross on 16 December 1943 for halting a Red Army assault in the vicinity of Kiev

measuring 58 mm (w) x 98 mm (l) x 20 mm (h)

The document carries the facsimile of the signature of Reich Propaganda Minister Dr

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword Newly Listed a member of the CentralOften 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