Original Early 18th Century French City of Paris Cutlass - Pre Revolutionary War German Afrikakorp Army Clothiers

Army Clothiers

Constructed from an original parts set and built on a machined solid steel receiver

“Section drawings” is the original engineering term for what we call “cross-sectional” drawings

Fully described on Pages 1052-1053 of David Harding's: "An Introduction to East India Company

These casings are in very good to excellent condition

Original Early 18th Century French City of Paris Cutlass - Pre Revolutionary War German Afrikakorp Army ClothiersOriginal 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