Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Leather Frog Brown Bess Musket Parts Montana and became a wildfire

Montana and became a wildfire firefighter pilot

One of the snaps at the bottom of the holster has broken off

Clear makers tag on the interior

It has definitely seen a long and interesting life

Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Leather Frog Brown Bess Musket Parts Montana and became a wildfireOriginal 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,