Original Early 18th Century French City of Paris Cutlass - Pre Revolutionary War Untouched Antique Guns which became the standard European

which became the standard European primer pattern (by contrast the American Boxer primer was invented by a British Army officer who was equally ignored in his own country)

Also included is a wonderful Japanese Good Luck flag taken from a Japanese soldier KIA

Blade comes unsharpened

Intended for use with the P-1856 Two Band Enfield Short Rifle and later the Snider Short Rifle of the same model

) number stamped to front '1RS 3045063'

Original Early 18th Century French City of Paris Cutlass - Pre Revolutionary War Untouched Antique Guns which became the standard EuropeanOriginal Item: Only One Available. Swords like this are immensely rare and it is the first we have ever owned. This is a 33 inch cutlass with slightly curved substantial 28 inch blade. The length is fairly standard for military issue cutlasses of the time. The grip is heavily wire bound and the brass hilt, basically of three bars displaying a shell guard. The most interesting aspect of this cutlass is the design molded in the casting of the shell