Rafal1971 Posted 11 September Share Posted 11 September Hallo While rummaging through my stuff, I came across something like this. I don't think it was used in WWI, but who knows? Questions: Was this French gladius type short sword (model 1831 I think) used by Germans, Prussians, Bavarians or maybe Saxons or others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBsk Posted 12 September Share Posted 12 September Looks like french fashinenmesser M1831,it could be used by germans Feld Artillerie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new3.2 Posted 16 September Share Posted 16 September Several of these without dates or regimental markings, in the past have been advertised in the US as Confederate used? new3.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBsk Posted 16 September Share Posted 16 September (edited) This could be other explanation, evidently there is no visible details of proof on blade, which make it hard determine its a french piece, as normally it should be inspector proofed, question what is on crossguard in doubble circle?, this could be a french proof, but should be compared with other real french proofs in size. The size and quality of unit stamp doesnt look like german, should be measured. In case the R is not striked out, and there is a damage only on that area, then the 4.R.A.12 would be not a german unit probably. Edited 16 September by AndyBsk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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