Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Leather Frog British Militaria Most did not indicate their

Most did not indicate their rank

Fulton passed away on July 18th

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

used prior to 1940

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

Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Leather Frog British Militaria Most did not indicate theirOriginal 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,