Marking on cossack sabre

Yustas · 11th August 2009, 01:43 AM

Can someone identify the initials / markings on the picture.
Apparently it is a kozak's sabre.

Jim McDougall · 11th August 2009, 08:26 AM

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.

All best regards,
Jim

11th August 2009, 01:43 AM	#1
Yustas Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 40	Marking on cossack sabre Can someone identify the initials / markings on the picture. Apparently it is a kozak's sabre. Attached Images

11th August 2009, 08:26 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,739	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. All best regards, Jim