Russian sidearms, polearms and baynets : Tom I

Russian sidearms, polearms and baynets : Tom I

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wotan_weevil posted on r/swords21w

The earliest Russian regulation swords appear to have been cavalry and dragoon officer's swords in the early 18th century, introduced some time between 1700 and 1730. The first 2 regulation dragoon officer's swords, and the first regulation cavalry officer's sword are linked below. Pics and text from Kulinsky vol 1: https://imgur.com/a/uy0oHDY