A model 1798 sword for officers,of the Russian Cavalry(variant for chamber valets). Double-edged blade of flattened hexagonal cross-section. Both sides bear richly engraved,gilded(somewhat worn)vine decoration with the obverse bearing the maker's inscription,"Eisenhauer,Solingen",and the reverse,"Clemens Wrede." Gilded brass knucklebow hilt stamped with the maker's Cyrillic inscription "Schaaf & Sons" beneath a double eagle. Grip with copper wire winding. Black lacquered leather scabbard(one crack)with brass fittings. Length 99 cm. Rare. Cf. Ku,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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