Thomas W Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 This badge is worn by a combat engineer.Any ideas?Also, what kind of sword was carried by an enlisted man in a field-artillery brigade?Thanks.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCL Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) Heres the best i could find to match the pic.Badge of the 1st Vyborg Fortress Artillery.George Edited November 8, 2008 by GeorgeCL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas W Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 Thanks, George.Any ideas about the kind of sword carried by enlisted men in a field-artillery brigade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCL Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) You dont usual see artillerymen wearing swords in the field,But I think the issue piece pre war was the M1881 saber.enlistedmen usually had bayonet fittings on the scabbard.somewhat like the third saber in the picGeorge Edited November 8, 2008 by GeorgeCL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas W Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 Here's a man of the 42nd Field Artillery Brigade.I think you're right; it looks like he's wearing the M1881 saber.Thanks again for your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCL Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 No problem Tom. Glad to help.George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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