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Yustas 11th August 2009 02:43 AM

Marking on cossack sabre
 
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Can someone identify the initials / markings on the picture.
Apparently it is a kozak's sabre.

Jim McDougall 11th August 2009 09:26 AM

Yustas, could we see a picture of the entire sword. It helps to have context.
The marking looks very much like a European cypher known as a ligature, three entwined initials often topped by a crown. This seems primarily 18th century affectation, and if on a Cossack sword may be a heirloom or award blade.

All best regards,
Jim


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