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

To the right of these is the character 祈

- Reverse: Incredibly detailed Hand Painted B-26 Marauder with tail number 43-22418

There is also a 関 SEKI arsenal stamp on the blade

It looks like it may have at one point been shortened

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,