Russia, Imperial. An M1827 Pioneer Troops Sawback Sword, C.1880 GTRexclude 5 mm-long needle

5 mm-long needle

divided into four sections: the first and second sections having a cord braided into multiple rows of loops

marked “L/11” (Wilhelm Deumer

Not before offered to collectors and as originally worn by proud veteran

In the new year

Russia, Imperial. An M1827 Pioneer Troops Sawback Sword, C.1880 GTRexclude 5 mm-long needleBlade 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