An officer's small-sword,Reign of Catherine II,the Great(1762 - 1796). Tapered blade of flattened hexagonal section,fullered on the upper third,with gilded decorative etching against a blued background and the inscription,"Vivat Catharina" at the forte. A maker's mark,"Solingen",on both sides of the ricasso. Brass hilt with partially well-preserved fire gilding covered with old patina. Brass wire grip winding. Leather-covered(replacement)scabbard with brass mountings. Length cm. Extremely rare. One of the few known comparable pieces is to be foun,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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