(Jagdabzeichen)
featuring a central gilt laurel wreath with a five-pointed star above a propeller
suspended by replaced original ribbon
It was disbanded in 1995 after the Somalia Affair
It measures 256 mm (w) x 159 mm (h) x 120 mm (d)
France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword certificate_of_authenticity (Jagdabzeichen)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 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