France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword certificate_of_authenticity with the personalized message in

with the personalized message in pencil stating "Dear Pop how the devil is everybody feeling these fine days

for the the above cited deeds in the attack on Inverness Copse on 22 August 1917

numbered 103/106

It measures 256 mm (w) x 159 mm (h) x 120 mm (d)

with white embroidery

France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword certificate_of_authenticity with the personalized message inOften 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