An early 20th century Russian infantry officer shaska sword, pattern 1867, the brass crossguard engraved with cyrillic inscription 'For bravery', with crest for Tsar Nicholas II also engraved to the steel blade, with Imperial double headed eagle to the reverse, stamped E & F HORSTER, SOLINGEN, in a leather scabbard, with brass suspension ring, 92cm long
Sold for £2,300
An early 20th century Russian infantry officer shaska sword, pattern 1867, the brass crossguard engraved with cyrillic inscription 'For bravery', with crest for Tsar Nicholas II also engraved to the steel blade, with Imperial double headed eagle to the reverse, stamped E & F HORSTER, SOLINGEN, in a leather scabbard, with brass suspension ring, 92cm long
Auction: Antiques & Interiors, 20th Jan, 2024
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