1st July 2018, 09:37 PM | #1 |
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Can anyone decipher markings on Gurade blade?
Hi everybody! Can anyone read these markings on this Gurade blade? Are they of any significance regarding the maker or origin?
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2nd July 2018, 01:24 AM | #2 |
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AntSword:
Please read the sticky near the top of the Ethnographic forum index page regarding posting items for translation. We require a picture of the full length sword as well as detailed views of the inscription. This will help readers identify the sword/time period/etc. and give you a more considered answer to your question. Thanks. Ian. |
2nd July 2018, 01:59 AM | #3 |
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It's cyrillic inscription ZLATOUST 1875 with russian maker's marks
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2nd July 2018, 05:03 PM | #4 | |
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2nd July 2018, 06:11 PM | #5 |
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Yes, let's see the entire sword if you please.
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2nd July 2018, 11:22 PM | #6 |
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Whoops! Sorry, my bad
Here's the entire sword, about 38 inches long.
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5th July 2018, 05:30 AM | #7 |
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I have a similar gurade with Zlatoust dated 1853.
Russians supplied old blades to Ethiopia. |
5th July 2018, 04:50 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for the info everybody, much appreciated!
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6th July 2018, 11:43 PM | #9 |
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As this sword is currently being offered for sale I am closing this thread until further notice.
Robert |
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