Russian Dress Sword

[Mervyn Mitton]

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Made by the Wilkinson Sword Company this is a Russian Dress Sword. No

scabbard as it was mounted in a case with other swords.

The fold down hilt clearly shows the old Hammer and Sickle and this must date

it to prior the political changes.

The most likely reason for this being made in Britain is that it was intended to be worn by Russian Diplomats.

The workmanship is of a very high quality and it would seem likely that the hilt has

been gilded.

Please let us have your comments.

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[paul wood]

Somewhat confused as I cannot see any obvious Russian iconography.

Paul

[Mervyn Mitton]

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Paul - look at the motif in the centre flap. The Hammer handle rises up the middle and then sweeps

to the left to make a circle. This then becomes the handle of the Sickle.

[paul wood]

A very unusual variant of the hammer and sickle, this is the normal style

Paul

[peter monahan]

But classy, no? Interesting that the Russians would subvert national pride to the extent of going with an admittedly world class but foreign maker.

Edited February 27, 2014 by peter monahan