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Old 11th August 2009, 08:26 AM   #2
Jim McDougall
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Yustas, could we see a picture of the entire sword. It helps to have context.
The marking looks very much like a European cypher known as a ligature, three entwined initials often topped by a crown. This seems primarily 18th century affectation, and if on a Cossack sword may be a heirloom or award blade.

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