Imperial Russia Identify this badge? Identify sword model?

[Thomas W]

This badge is worn by a combat engineer.

Any ideas?

Also, what kind of sword was carried by an enlisted man in a field-artillery brigade?

Thanks.

Tom

[GeorgeCL]

Heres the best i could find to match the pic.

Badge of the 1st Vyborg Fortress Artillery.

George

Edited November 8, 2008 by GeorgeCL

[Thomas W]

Thanks, George.

Any ideas about the kind of sword carried by enlisted men in a field-artillery brigade?

[GeorgeCL]

You dont usual see artillerymen wearing swords in the field,

But I think the issue piece pre war was the M1881 saber.

enlistedmen usually had bayonet fittings on the scabbard.

somewhat like the third saber in the pic

George

Edited November 8, 2008 by GeorgeCL

[Thomas W]

Here's a man of the 42nd Field Artillery Brigade.

I think you're right; it looks like he's wearing the M1881 saber.

Thanks again for your answer.

[GeorgeCL]

No problem Tom. Glad to help.

George