French Model 1831 Artillery Short Sword / Civil War Era Music This is a legitimate antique

This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction

It depicts an early political style eagle with outstretched wings clutching a stagnant swastika in its talons in front of a round pebbled backing

“Für Kriegs-verdienst 1939”

with the expected wear and tear from having been through The Great War

Comes in a protective capsule / Pictures provided for overall condition and quality

French Model 1831 Artillery Short Sword / Civil War Era Music This is a legitimate antiqueModel M1831 Artillery Short Sword It features a 19 1 8 inch long gladius style blade and an overall length of 25". The brass handle has stamps Shown in pictures" D on cross guard foundry or approval stamps most likely Blade has an awesome dark patina and double edged cutting surface Maker marked Talabot Paris & k 27 rings on handle These short swords where used by artillerymen in the U. S. Civil War by both U. S. & C. S. A forces Pictures provided for