During the war it was responsible for testing and acceptance of all weapons
the handle is thick with black lacquer set into the handle
a "CANADA" Shoulder Title (copper
the front cover presents a silvered metal (magnetic) stahlhelm and the bottom reading “Erinnerungen an meine Dienstzeit” (“In Memory of My Service”)
Clasps are worn to show each of the the theatres involved
United Kingdom. A Constabulary Short Sword, by Parker Field & Sons, c.1845 Republic of During the war it wasUsed by police forces in the British Isles, including Ireland, during the 19th century, and often referred to as "hangers" due to how they were worn, this particular sword was manufactured by the prominent London gun and sword maker Parker Field & Sons, 233 Holborn, London, and is marked as such on the blade, with brass D ring guard and wooden handle, with 62 cm blade, and matching leather scabbard with brass fittings, very fine.