Russia, Imperial. A Rare M1881 Dragoon Sabre, St. Anna Award Variant, German-Made Example GTRexclude one with a Merit Cross

one with a Merit Cross for War Aid and a Red Cross Medal

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and Silesian Eagle II Class

(Bandspange)

on the right side "Dienstglas" (Service Glass) and the "10x50"magnification power

Russia, Imperial. A Rare M1881 Dragoon Sabre, St. Anna Award Variant, German-Made Example GTRexclude one with a Merit CrossA rare and well preserved M1881 Dragoon Shashka (sabre, literally long knife), measuring 87 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 68. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. A wide fuller runs the majority of the length of each side of the blade, which is also decorated with intricate acid etched arabesque latticework surrounding a knight in