(Orden Heinrich des Löwen Ehrenzeichen I
It was disbanded in 1995 after the Somalia Affair
with the personalized message in pencil stating "Dear Pop how the devil is everybody feeling these fine days
(Jagdabzeichen)
suspended by replaced original ribbon
France, July Monarchy. A Model 1831 “Glaive” Short Artillery Sword certificate_of_authenticity (Orden Heinrich des Löwen EhrenzeichenOften called the Coupe chou (cabbage cutter) by soldiers, this short sword presents a characteristically heavy and solid brass handle with integrated guard, scrolls on either flank, and a double edged blade, likely of German manufacture, engraved script writing above guard, some light pitting, produced for Artillery troops, Engineers as well as NCOs, blade measures 48. 5 cm in length, and total sword length of 63. 5 cm, accompanied by original