Russia, Imperial. An M1827 Pioneer Troops Sawback Sword, C.1880 GTRexclude Not before offered to collectors

Not before offered to collectors and as originally worn by proud veteran

as a vast majority were destroyed by the holders

These matches were deemed true “safety matches” due to the separation of the reactive ingredients between the match head and the striking surface

5 mm-long needle

Russia, Imperial. An M1827 Pioneer Troops Sawback Sword, C.1880 GTRexclude Not before offered to collectorsBlade in silvered iron, magnetic and curved in design, incorporating a beveled edge facing a serrated edge along the spine, with a cutlass blood groove on both sides, dull tip, the blade measuring 495 mm in length and measuring 50 mm in width at the serrated portion on the blade, the handle in bronze with a ribbed grip and a flattened ball pommel, marked "808" and maker marked in Russian "" (GP) and "AG" on the 106 mm long crossguard, the handle