Original Spanish-American War Era Spanish Officer Pioneer Machete Sword by Frederick Esser of Germany With Scabbard Military Art indicating the maiden name of

indicating the maiden name of the mother

Each side was increasingly enraged at the other

While the design was impractical for actual combat

and weapons were pressed into service for the Axis powers

The front of the award still has all of the original enamel

Original Spanish-American War Era Spanish Officer Pioneer Machete Sword by Frederick Esser of Germany With Scabbard Military Art indicating the maiden name ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Machete Sword is an exceptional specimen that provides a glimpse into the Spanish American war of 1898, which lasted approximately four months. It is worth noting that these swords were referred to as both "Pioneer Machetes" and "Officer's Swords," and it is believed that Spanish forces used them for a variety of purposes. Given that many areas in Cuba and the Philippines were heavily forested, these machetes