{"product_id":"kings-infantry-swiss-gladius-model-1842-weidmesser-pour-scharfshuten-w-rare-original-scabbard","title":"\"King's Infantry\" Swiss Gladius Model 1842 Weidmesser pour Scharfshuten w\/ Rare Original Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Model 1842 Weidmesser pour Scharfschützen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a gladius-form short sword complete with its original matching scabbard. The blade is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A. BRAST AARAU”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the sword and sheath both bear matching serial number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The blade hilt is additionally marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“K.I. 156”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, noted as King’s Infantry. The piece was cleaned and oiled on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune 29, 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26 1\/2 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 inch blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this French collection example is a desirable Swiss military edged weapon with rare scabbard survival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Swiss Model 1842 Weidmesser was a distinctive short sword associated with riflemen and specialized troops, reflecting the practical Swiss tradition of combining edged tools and military sidearms. Its broad gladius-like form gave it utility as both a sidearm and field implement, while the scabbard allowed it to be worn as part of military equipment. Matching-number examples with original scabbards are especially desirable because many surviving pieces are separated from their mounts or show mismatched components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a strong and unusually complete Swiss military short sword, appealing both as a rare pattern and as a marked, matching-number example. The A. Brast Aarau blade mark, matching sheath and sword number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eK.I. 156\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marking give it the specificity collectors appreciate in 19th-century European edged weapons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acquired from a European collector who held a large French collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 26 1\/2 inches overall with a 20 inch blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e5-star rated store trusted by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFast, reliable shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExpertly handled collectibles, always packed with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44158455283786,"sku":"WGE0010","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/37504363.jpg?v=1788545464","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/kings-infantry-swiss-gladius-model-1842-weidmesser-pour-scharfshuten-w-rare-original-scabbard","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}