Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Leather Frog British Militaria There is a beautiful addition

There is a beautiful addition to the patch as it was bordered with section of a beaded chain

and constructed bridges totaling more than six miles (10 km) in length

- Aircrew Badge “Wings”: Great condition with much of the original plating still retained

He appears to have joined the Merchant Marines out of San Francisco

and the payment of heavy indemnities

Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Leather Frog British Militaria There is a beautiful additionOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Model 1864 or Type 4 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,