Mid 18th century Russian Imperial broad sword of the lower ranks of the Life-Guards Horse Artillery Regiment. This type of weapon was in use during the reign of Empress Elizabeth Alexeevna and is marked with 1759 date on the blade.

Description:

The massive blade is double-edged and made of steel. There is an inscription "TULA 1759 ." Both sides are decorated with etched militaria symbolics as well as cypher of Empress Elizabeth Alexeevna and the crowned Russian Imperial eagle. The hilt consists of a handle with eagle head pommel and a brass half-basket guard in the shape of the Russian Imperial eagle over two crossed cannons. The lower part of the guard has a ring for a finger. The wooden grip is covered with black leather and wrapped with twisted brass wire. The original wooden scabbard is leather covered and has steel fittings with T-shape cuts and four metal suspension rings.

Condition: Very good original condition, showing wear especially on the scabbard's leather and some cust and corrosion on the scabbard's fittings. Maker's mark "НП" in Cyrillic on the blade and scabbard's locket as shown.

Similar swords as shown in "Russian Bladed Arms."