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Cavalry officer’s sword of the Order of Saint Anne “For Valo…
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Cavalry officer’s sword of the Order of Saint Anne “For Valo…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Cavalry officer’s sword of the Order of Saint Anne “For Valour”,
the heart-shaped hilt in gilded bronze, engraved in Cyrillic with ‘For Valour’ and inlaid with a 4th-class insignia of the Order of St Anne, enamelled in red, the tang in filigree black leather, marked beneath the guard with the manufacturer’s mark “SCHAFF & CIE” in Saint Petersburg; the steel blade decorated with stars and gilded rocaille motifs. With its leather scabbard and gilded bronze fittings. Signs of wear and impact.
Russia, second half of the 19th century.
L. 101.5 cm (with scabbard); L. 99 cm (sword).
Bibliography
“Description of Uniform and Weapon Models for Officers and Civil Servants of All Military Units and All Departments of the Ministry of Defence”, Moscow, (OOO) “Hobby Press”, 2013, p. 274.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Russian Art – Mr G’s Collection – Part 2
Auction location
Auction time
09/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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