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Emanuel · 9th April 2008, 02:36 AM

Hi Alam Shah,

This looks like a French 1831 Artillery sword, one of my favourite swords. Known as the "cabbage cutter", I think it makes a good chopper. The model was adopted and modified by the Americans as the 1832 Foot Artillery Sword. There is a British design as well, but I forgot its name. It's odd that this example doesn't have the requisite markings on the guard. There should be one in the middle of the guard block if French, both sides I think. On the last picture there seem to be faint traces of one, possibly ground off?

I've been looking for an 1831 at good price for a long time. Can't seem to find any bargains.

Regards,
Emanuel

9th April 2008, 02:36 AM	#2
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Hi Alam Shah, This looks like a French 1831 Artillery sword, one of my favourite swords. Known as the "cabbage cutter", I think it makes a good chopper. The model was adopted and modified by the Americans as the 1832 Foot Artillery Sword. There is a British design as well, but I forgot its name. It's odd that this example doesn't have the requisite markings on the guard. There should be one in the middle of the guard block if French, both sides I think. On the last picture there seem to be faint traces of one, possibly ground off? I've been looking for an 1831 at good price for a long time. Can't seem to find any bargains. Regards, Emanuel