AUTHENTIC- FRENCH Model 1831 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD by private contractor- JEAN For Sale

AUTHENTIC- FRENCH Model 1831 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD by a private contractor- JEANVery Good ConditionOverall Length - 25 inchesBlade Length- 19 1/16 inchesMarkings on Sword- 18 (on cross bar) most likely rack number , JEAN ( on blade above crossbar) manufacturer, 2 - inspector stamps (poincons) one on blade, other on cross bar- both on same side of sword. These inspector markings, solidify its history as an official , government-vetted piece of French military hardware.Handle -Solid Brass with 26 ringsBlade - a heavy ,double-edged steel blade inspired by the ancient Roman (Gladius) which the French foot soldiers nicknamed the " coupe-choux (cabbage chopper) because it was heavily utilized as a field machete to clear brush.Leather Sheath included- I don't believe it was an original