Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Imperial Russian Cavalry Officer’s Sword.
A very good and scarce example, circa. Tsar Nicholas II,1894-1909, with three fullers to a sharply curved 82.5 cm blade, finely etched on both sides, one with a two headed Russian Imperial eagle with a shield to its breast and smaller shields to its wings, all within an ornate etched panel, the other side with the Imperial crowned crest and Cypher of Tsar Nicholas II, again within an ornate etched panel, retaining most if its original plating and finish, with a wire bound leather grip and a three bar brass hilt, to the rear of the pommel, within a raised oval, the Imperial crest with a floreated edge trim above and below, with a polished steel scabbard with two rings and a large drag to the bottom, very minor plating wear to a small area of the blade nearest the hilt, which does not detract from the overall appearance, very good condition and better £2,400-£2,800

This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.