An artillery fascine knife for members of the foot artillery, mid-19th century Massive wedge blade with short false edge (cleaned patches of rust), the base with unidentifiable stamp. Brass knuckle-bow hilt with unit mark " P. 59" on the obverse languet, black leather-covered wooden grip (slightly damaged). In the original black leather-covered scabbard (rubbed) with matching number and brass fittings, the locket marked "P. 59". Traces of age and wear. Length cm. Originally English type of edged weapon, already introduced with the King's, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 19th, artillery, century, europe, fascine, foot, german, germany, knife, members