Original Imperial German Prussian Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword by A. Werth - dated 1872 U.S. Field Gear 1814 за отличие в сражении

1814 за отличие в сражении 1813 года произведен в ротмистры

Pilots and ground personnel took a crash course in infantry tactics afterward

Civil war collection

Thick black finished leather washer remains supple and is intact

Original Imperial German Prussian Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword by A. Werth - dated 1872 U.S. Field Gear 1814 за отличие в сраженииOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Model 1849 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword, with a brass hilt and the characteristic "S" cross guard. The name itself translates to "Fascine Knife", and the design is intended both for defense an as a tool for cutting "fascines". These are bundles of sticks and brush used to strengthen trenches, walking paths, and other types of earthen work found on the battlefield,