Original German Manufactured Argentine Mauser Model 1909 Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Frog Military Art carrying weight on the hips

carrying weight on the hips provides greater stability over difficult terrain

quantities of these MG 15 air cooled machine guns were transferred from Aircraft to ground infantry use in the campaign against the Soviet Union

Campaign from the Rapidan to the James May 3-June 15

curved of 10" is double sided and is remarkably heavy

The leather is in good condition

Original German Manufactured Argentine Mauser Model 1909 Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Frog Military Art carrying weight on the hipsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This really is a very nice example of a German manufactured Argentine Model 1909 Artillery Short Sword or Machete. Intended to be used by Argentine elite troops in the Argentine jungle and by the artillery, this fine example comes complete with its original scabbard and heavy belt frog. What is special about this example is that the ARGENTINE CREST is still visible on the ricasso of the blade. These were ordered