Original Imperial German Prussian Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword by A. Werth - dated 1872 Beretta spearheading the first landings on

spearheading the first landings on Leyte Island

One of only 2000 purchased by the State of Connecticut in 1871-72 and issue to their State militia and is nicely marked: CONN 212

The plain blade is engraved along its broader strengthened spine

ЯR corresponds to the manufacturer Richard Rinker G

The 20th Fighter Group traced its lineage to the 18 October 1917 authorization of the 20th Balloon Group as an inactive element of the Department of the Army Air Arm

Original Imperial German Prussian Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword by A. Werth - dated 1872 Beretta spearheading the first landings onOriginal 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,