French Model 1831 Foot Artillery Short Sword
| Year: | Circa 1831-1870 |
| Maker: | Unknown |
| Type: | Model 1831 Foot Artillery Short Sword |
| Condition: | Good |
Description
11/5/26 - For sale is a French Model 1831 foot artillery short sword, often called a "glaive" or gladius for its Roman-inspired design. Adopted in 1831 for French foot artillery and infantry, these short swords were issued in huge numbers and remained in service for decades, and the pattern was copied by the U.S. Army as the Model 1832 foot artillery sword. This example has the classic one-piece cast brass hilt with a ringed grip, mushroom pommel and cross guard with concentric circle terminals. The cross guard is stamped with the number "122," and the blade carries a maker's stamp ending in "PARIS" near the hilt. The broad double-edged blade shows overall gray patina with scattered spotting and light pitting, and the brass shows a nice aged tone with scattered dings and handling marks. No scabbard is included.
Specifications
| Condition: | Good |
| Maker: | Unknown |
| Year: | Circa 1831-1870 |
| Type: | Model 1831 Foot Artillery Short Sword |
