P.1872 French Medical Officer’s Sword -19th Century Relic Following the U

Following the U

899 Tank B

To the reverse is a 50mm long rifled pin and

Circa 1880’s Nepal / Fighting knife / 18 inches long overall / 13 1/4 inch blade / Bone handle is engraved with original owners initials on the pommel / Some imperfections with age and use in combat… Silver end-cap is loose where blade connects to handle on the larger knife

to be released from artillery shells fired by front-line artillery units

P.1872 French Medical Officer’s Sword -19th Century Relic Following the UThis sword was carried by medical officers in the French army during the 19th century. There is victory laurel and entwined snake motif to the forward shell guard. The blade is double fullered and plain. Overall size is 40 inches with a blade length of 33. 50 inches.