Pioneer Model 1842/1852 Sword.

Pioneer Model 1842/1852 Sword. Switzerland 19th century. This sword is closely modeled on the M-1831 of the French foot troops with a single blade. The blades of the Swiss model were manufactured in Switzerland by (SJG NEUHAUSEN) but also in Germany, markings (FHÖSTER, SOLINGEN), (WESTER & Co SOLINGEN) or (GEBR WEYERSBERG SOLINGEN). This model was used by sappers, and fortress troops, telegraphers and balloon pioneers. A Sapper, also called a "Pioneer" or combat engineer, is a fighter or soldier who performs a variety of military engineering functions such as bridge construction, mine laying or clearance, demolitions, field defenses and general construction. The serrated blade is not intended to inflict gruesome wounds, as its dark appearance suggests. It was designed to cut down shrubs, which were both in the line of fire and useful for camouflage of the future firing position. Good general condition, with traces of use, blunt tip.

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