An 1817 model cavalry officer's sabre dating: 19th Century provenance: Russian Empire, Curved, single-and false-edged blade with large fuller and tang. Brass hilt with remains of original gilding, the two front loop-guards with inscription in Cyrillic for courage. Solid grip with horizontal grooves. Complete with sword-knot. Iron scabbard with gilded brass mounts. Two suspension rings. length 97.5 cm.