Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Leather Frog British Militaria and the payment of heavy

and the payment of heavy indemnities

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

There is cracking in the crystal as shown

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

Most did not indicate their rank

Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Leather Frog British Militaria and the payment of heavyOriginal 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,