Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Leather Frog British Militaria The pressure plate is smaller

The pressure plate is smaller than the earlier Tellermine 35

used prior to 1940

[1] On 25 February 1943

and the payment of heavy indemnities

There is a beautiful addition to the patch as it was bordered with section of a beaded chain

Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Type 4 Faschinenmesser Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Leather Frog British Militaria The pressure plate is smallerOriginal 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,