Russia, Imperial. An M1827 Pioneer Troops Sawback Sword, C.1880 Auction Archive No complications

No complications

firmly held in its correct position

the leather sweatband with extensive soiling from active use

the Assistant Radio Operator

on full length of original sash ribbon

Russia, Imperial. An M1827 Pioneer Troops Sawback Sword, C.1880 Auction Archive No complicationsBlade 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