Austrian Infantry Pioneer’s Sword / Sidearm & Scabbard. Model 1853 / 1889 Austrian Infantry Pioneer’s Sword / Sidearm & Scabbard. Other Blades

Model 1853 / 1889 Austrian Infantry Pioneer’s Sword / Sidearm & Scabbard. Sn 15497 - 15497

This is an original, Model 1853 / 1889 Austrian Infantry Pioneer’s Sword / Sidearm & Scabbard. These swords were issued to technical troops and designed for clearing woodland. They were also an intimidating weapon (see page 232 of World Swords by Withers). It has a heavy 18 ¼” single edged steel blade which is 2 ¼” at its widest and measures 25” overall. The blade is fullered on one side. There are no visible manufacturer marks on the blade. It has a rugged handle with thick wood scales secured by 3 rivets. The hilt incorporates a cast cross guard with rounded ends. The cross guard is numbered ‘1400’. The Sword is complete with correct, original wood scabbard with steel throat mount which has a fixed frog bar and steel chape. At some point in its life the scabbard has been covered with black oil cloth. The price for this impressive Austrian sidearm with scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 15497
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