A small-sword for a Russian civil servant,circa 1840.Double-edged blade of flattened hexagonal section and etched on both sides of the forte with rich floral decoration flanking the Russian double-headed eagle.Gold-plated brass knuckle-bow hilt cast in relief,the single guard-shell displaying the Russian double-headed eagle.The grip with mother-of-pearl inlays showing the Tsar's cipher "N I" for Nicholas I engraved on the obverse side.Leather scabbard with gilt brass mountings.Length 90 cm,historic,historical,19th century,thrusting,thrustings,hand ,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A small-sword for a Russian civil servant,circa 1840.Double-edged blade of flattened hexagonal section and etched on both sides of the forte with rich floral decoration flanking the Russian double-headed eagle.Gold-plated brass knuckle-bow hilt cast in relief,the single guard-shell displaying the Russian double-headed eagle.The grip with mother-of-pearl inlays showing the Tsar's cipher "N I" for Nicholas I engraved on the obverse side.Leather scabbard with gilt brass mountings.Length 90 cm,historic,historical,19th century,thrusting,thrustings,hand ,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo
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1852 x 5347 px | 15.7 x 45.3 cm | 6.2 x 17.8 inches | 300dpi

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