Here is the one that seems to come very close to what you have in terms of blade, so its surely a dagger blade. WW1 Russian dagger
Price is 2200 euros!!!!
Here is the one that seems to come very close to what you have in terms of blade, so its surely a dagger blade. WW1 Russian dagger
Price is 2200 euros!!!!
Hi Jan..the letters look to be a period personalization by the original owner..but IMO not tied to any regiment or certain branch of service. Excellent patina regardless. Regards Larry
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!! - Larry C
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
“The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston Churchill
While the original Russian M 1803r naval daggers were quite a bit longer, I would say that there is a fairly high probability that both the scabbard and blade (which in the photos looks four sided and wider in one direction and narrower in the other) is a naval dagger that has been shortened and is now missing the handle. With naval daggers from the time of Alexander III both etched, and even dated from a Russian armory like Zlatoust.
But it’s also with the engraving on the upper locket that I think is very interesting, because it’s not the Russian Imperial Crown. But more like a Ducal Crown. With Finland an area of contention between Sweden and Russia when it came under Russian control at the time of Alexander I. Then a long period of semi-independence as the Grand Duchy of Finland. Then seeing the Russian Emperor Nicolas II making an effort to assert more Russian control, some turmoil, a compromise, more unrest - and then the 1st World War. Regards, FP
Thank you so much for your posts on this item witch has so much sentimental value to me as it reminds me of my late grandfather.
Best,
Jan
Always welcome
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