Antique Art and Arms Fall Auction
Lot 233:
Rare 1812 French Napoleonic era Russian Officer’s SHASHKA Sword – Alexander IBrass hilt with decorations, czar’s cipher A-1 and a date 1812. Blade with engraved cipher and Motto "Bulat Sword for Iron Will". Spine of the blade engraved "Zlatoust 1812" Leather over wood scabbard with brass mounts. Rare Napoleonic wars era weapon for an Imperial Russian Officer, possibly a Presentation saber.Length 37 1/2" Blade 31 1/2"
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