Straight, double-edged blade, ribbed at the centre (pitting), engraved at the forte, with a crowned, Russian imperial eagle on one side, enclosed in an oval and surrounded by decorations depicting spirals and small frames, above the eagle is a signature in Arabic and date "1909"; with two cartouches with inscriptions in Arabic on the other side; silver grip with engraved, nielloed and bas-relieved floral motifs, framed by beaded bands, two cusped studs at the front, smooth the rear surface with small nielloed decorations. Silver scabbard decorated en suite depicting a bird with spread wings and bands of bas-relieved flowers, spherical chape. Handle and scabbard with marks.
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