Model 1907 WW1-era Russian Imperial Army's Bebut style dagger. Issued to members of certain artillery batteries, machine gun units, horse mounted scouts, and privates in the Imperial Airforce.
Description:
Double-edged slightly curved steel blade. Wooden hilt of traditional shape with two brass buttons. Leather covered wooden scabbard has brass fittings.
Markings: Matching arsenal markings on the brass fittings.
Measurements: Overall 60 cm (23 1/2 in), Blade: 44 cm (17 1/2 in)
Condition: Very good original condition, showing heavy wear, the blade is showing multiple sharpening markings.
Russian WW1-era machine gun unit with similar Bebut daggers.
This type of dagger as shown in "Russian Bladed Arms"
