Description
A very scarce WW I Austro- Hungarian short sword. It is designated as a Model 1915 and was issued to Infantry Pioneers and Machingun Crews. It was intened to be used as a tool and a weapon. On the blade, near the hilt, it is stamped “JUNG WIEN” on the other side is stamped a star. This very heavy knife has a single edge to the blade and a flat spine. It is iron with hardwood scales, and three rivets through the full length tang.
Overall Length: 21.40″
Blade Length: 15.50″
Blade Width: 1.62″
Condition: Iron has a dark, untouched, age patina overall – Grips have many nicks and marks, but have not been sanded or refinished
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