Russia, Imperial. An M1827 Pioneer Troops Sawback Sword, C.1880 United Republic of suspension ring welded in place

suspension ring welded in place

The middle brother

Constructed of gilded bronze and high quality multi-coloured enamels

he was taken on strength at the Canadian Army Service Corps Training Depot at Shorncliffe

a recipient of the Pour le Merite and the Knight’s Cross

Russia, Imperial. An M1827 Pioneer Troops Sawback Sword, C.1880 United Republic of suspension ring welded in placeBlade in silvered iron, magnetic and curved in design, incorporating a beveled edge facing a serrated edge along the spine, with a cutlass blood groove on both sides, dull tip, the blade measuring 495 mm in length and measuring 50 mm in width at the serrated portion on the blade, the handle in bronze with a ribbed grip and a flattened ball pommel, marked "808" and maker marked in Russian "" (GP) and "AG" on the 106 mm long crossguard, the handle