Austrian Model 1853 Foot Artillery Short Sword

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Austrian Model 1853 Foot Artillery Short Sword manufactured from the period of 1853 to about 1862. Unmarked except for a "crown" on the back-edge near the hilt. Very well made. Steel cross-guard with tear-drop finials, bone grips; steel blade resembles a massive Bowie knife; fullered on right side, flat on left side (see images).
Overall length in scabbard is ~26-1/4"; overall length out of scabbard is ~24-3/4"; blade length is ~18-1/8".
Scabbard is black leather over wood body, steel throat and drag.
Good condition overall. Some rust is visible on the cross-guard, scabbard shows use and some rusting (see images).

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