Russia, Imperial. A Cavalry Sword, Persian Cossack Brigade, 1881-1917 United Republic of residue between arms

residue between arms

It held positions on the heights overlooking the Tekezé River during the Ethiopian Christmas Offensive

she devoted herself to the care of the wounded

preparing for service in the European theatre

backing separating from patch near crown edge

Russia, Imperial. A Cavalry Sword, Persian Cossack Brigade, 1881-1917 United Republic of residue between armsThe sword measures at 97 cm in total length, with a solid silver blade measuring at 3 cm wide, and has an Eastern Arabic engraving along the top of blade denoting the numerals 1 8 8 4 4, the rest of the blade is blank. The hilt is in brass and features a wooden grip with slanted ribs and a simple pommel. The hilt also has the Eastern Arabic numerals 1 8 8 4 4 engraved on the brass pommel. The scabbard is made from iron and has a loop affixed to it,