Can anyone decipher markings on Gurade blade?

[AntSword]

Hi everybody! Can anyone read these markings on this Gurade blade? Are they of any significance regarding the maker or origin?

Thanks!
Zach

[Ian]

AntSword:

Please read the sticky near the top of the Ethnographic forum index page regarding posting items for translation. We require a picture of the full length sword as well as detailed views of the inscription. This will help readers identify the sword/time period/etc. and give you a more considered answer to your question.


Thanks.


Ian.

[TKV]

It's cyrillic inscription ZLATOUST 1875 with russian maker's marks

[GIO]

It's cyrillic inscription ZLATOUST 1875 with russian maker's marks

I read 18757

[Rick]

Yes, let's see the entire sword if you please.

[AntSword]

Here's the entire sword, about 38 inches long.

[ariel]

I have a similar gurade with Zlatoust dated 1853.
Russians supplied old blades to Ethiopia.

[AntSword]

Thanks for the info everybody, much appreciated!

[Robert]

As this sword is currently being offered for sale I am closing this thread until further notice.

Robert