Original Early 18th Century French City of Paris Cutlass - Pre Revolutionary War German Afrikakorp These casings are in very

These casings are in very good to excellent condition

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

When received the original scabbard covering had been replaced with blue velvet because of the massive deterioration of the original material

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

The bolt was designed to operate in the normal manner

Original Early 18th Century French City of Paris Cutlass - Pre Revolutionary War German Afrikakorp These casings are in veryOriginal 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