A model 1855 small-sword for a state official., Double-edged, pitted blade (shortened?). Fire-gilt brass knucklebow hilt and openwork shell guard bearing a Russian double-headed eagle in relief. The cast grip has wire winding. Length cm. Leather scabbard with gilt mountings. historic, historical, 19th century, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, handheld, blade, blades, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs,

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Size: 911px × 4865px
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Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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