Original Imperial German Prussian Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword by A. Werth - dated 1872 U.S. Field Gear The maker name and logo

The maker name and logo can be faintly seen and reads: Fewelga Deutsche Wertarbeit

Civil war collection

Thick black finished leather washer remains supple and is intact

1814 за отличие в сражении 1813 года произведен в ротмистры

Designed to be worn in center of the back on a shoulder belt these symbolized the days when battlefield messages were transported from Officer to Officer where the messenger could not reach the pouch

Original Imperial German Prussian Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword by A. Werth - dated 1872 U.S. Field Gear The maker name and logoOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the Model 1849 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,