Saxon artillery sword M1849. Sachsen Faschinenmesser M49, moulded handle, regimented on the cruiser of the 12th Saxon reserve artillery regiment. Flat backed blade, marked PDL. Leather scabbard with brass fittings, regiment of the reserve artillery of the Saxon XII Armee Korps. Wear and patina. Saxon artillery short sword, model M1849 (Sachsen Faschinenmesser M49). Molded grip. Crosspiece is unit-marked to the 12th Saxon Reserve Artillery Regiment. Flat-back blade marked "PDL." Black leather scabbard with brass fittings, marked to the Saxon XII Army Corps Reserve Artillery. Shows wear and patina.