A sabre M 1786/1796 for the Russian light cavalry, presumably an officer's version Single-edged blade with fullers on both sides. The obverse with etched cypher "E II" for Catherine the Great. The reverse with depiction of a mounted hussar and inscription "Viwat Hußar". The back of the blade with etched Cyrillic name "COLNHIE"(?). Iron knuckle-bow hilt. The quillons fitted with a rectangular piercing for accepting the sword-knot. Leather-covered wooden grip and scabbard, the latter with iron mountings. Length cm. historic, historical, 18th c, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 18th, cavalry, century, light, russian, sabre