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A RUSSIAN PRESENTATION SWORD RUSSO-TURKISH WAR

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $1,000 - $1,500

Buyer's premium: 25%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

A Russian presentation shashka sword with gild blade featuring the following inscription in Russian "For the conquest of Kars, 4 – 5 November, 1877" on one side and "To Kotlovskiy N. S. from the service mates M. V. and F. R." Blade was made by Zlatoust Factory in 1870, and stamped "ZLATOUST 1870" and inspection/arsenal marks (in Cyrillic). Brass hilt, cross guard is stamped "206"

Dimensions: L: 34 7/8 in., (89 cm.)

Condition: Scabbard is missing, damaged grip, blade is in good shape