Swiss 18th cent Infantry Faschinenmesser – 49

Brass one piece tang, ferrule and ‘S’ shaped crossguard. Grips of horn secured by 3 large brass rivets, Hirschfanger style. Marked 11 on ferrule. Wide steel single edged and unfullered blade, unmarked as per most Cantonal swords. In its brass mounted black leather scabbard. Length 575mm Blade 452mm.