Scandanavian short sword/cutlass

kronckew · 9th November 2023, 02:38 PM

Just won the auction for this 'ANTIQUE SHORT SABRE SWORD'

It appears to be a Scandinavian or Prussian sword, possibly a naval hanger. Looks related to a similar Swedish infantry knife & an NCO sword I have with similar 'bolo' blades.

No info on dimensions, I note it has a deep fuller on the right side only.

Any info appreciated & thanks in advance. Will post more info on arrival.

MacCathain · 10th November 2023, 06:16 PM

I believe it's a Saxon m1879 artillery faschinenmesser. There should be a crowned A on the spine.

kronckew · 10th November 2023, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacCathain

I believe it's a Saxon m1879 artillery faschinenmesser. There should be a crowned A on the spine.

Cool, that's what it appears to be. With a quick Google, found this:

https://www.pickelhaubes.com/xf/thre...523/post-48126

It notes that it is unusually large in its 25 in. blade, which is of a shape atypical for German blades. (Prussia used a similar profile for naval cutlasses, as did Sweden)

The next post there shows a shorter brass hilt version with a yataghan blade. I also have one of those, wasn't sure where it came from. Mine doesnt have a lion head pommel tho.

Thank you very much for solving two mysteries in one sentence.

kronckew · 15th November 2023, 12:13 AM

faschinenmesser Sword arrived today. Blade is 24.5 in. sharp, appears to be a chisel edge, weight just under 900 grams. No discernable markings on blade/guard.

9th November 2023, 02:38 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,178	Scandanavian short sword/cutlass Just won the auction for this 'ANTIQUE SHORT SABRE SWORD' It appears to be a Scandinavian or Prussian sword, possibly a naval hanger. Looks related to a similar Swedish infantry knife & an NCO sword I have with similar 'bolo' blades. No info on dimensions, I note it has a deep fuller on the right side only. Any info appreciated & thanks in advance. Will post more info on arrival. Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 9th November 2023 at 03:16 PM.

10th November 2023, 06:16 PM	#2
MacCathain Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 66	I believe it's a Saxon m1879 artillery faschinenmesser. There should be a crowned A on the spine.

15th November 2023, 12:13 AM	#4
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,178	faschinenmesser Sword arrived today. Blade is 24.5 in. sharp, appears to be a chisel edge, weight just under 900 grams. No discernable markings on blade/guard.