{"product_id":"original-austro-hungarian-wwi-m1915-pioneer-short-sword-by-rasicka-with-scabbard","title":"Original Austro-Hungarian WWI M1915 Pioneer Short Sword by Rasicka with Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrigianl Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the scarce Austro-Hungarian Model 1915 Pioneer's Short sword or falchion, officially termed the Pioniersäbel M.1915 (Pioneer Saber M.1915). This sidearm was issued to Pioneers (i.e. field engineers) of the Austro-Hungarian Army. Although such sidearms could, if necessary, be used as weapons, they were primarily intended as tools. Their strong, broad, machete-like blade was designed for tasks such as cutting and clearing brushwood. In this way it was very similar to the German Faschinenmesser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in very nice condition, with some light staining and past pitting on the heavy 15 3\/8 inch long blade. With an overall length of 21 1\/4 inches, these were ideal for their intended purpose of clearing brush and chopping through small branches. It features a distinctive \"S\" shaped crossguard, with a nice long wooden grip, for a secure hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade ricasso is marked faintly with maker \u003cstrong\u003eR\u003c\/strong\u003e, for \u003cstrong\u003eRasicka\u003c\/strong\u003e, a well known maker seen on many edged weapons from the late 19th century onwards. Above this stamp is \u003cstrong\u003eAustrian Imperial Eagle \u003c\/strong\u003eproof mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy steel scabbard retains much of its paint but is heavily oxidized with roughly 65% retained. It likely has an imperial proof on the frog button, but the button is extremely oxidized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice example of a scarce Pioneer Sword from the last years of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, complete with scabbard and frog. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length:15 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Heavy Machete Blade\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 21 1\/4“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 4 1\/4”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 15 5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45042230493253,"sku":"ONJR26MYAS030","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26MYAS030__02.jpg?v=1780058866","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-austro-hungarian-wwi-m1915-pioneer-short-sword-by-rasicka-with-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}