Original Imperial Russian Crimean War Era M-1834 Tesak Sawback Heavy Pioneer Short Sword French Holster The walnut stock is also

The walnut stock is also of the Windus pattern with classic bannister rail butt and apron around the barrel tang

The top of the wood scabbard is clad with a leather with a loop for attachment to belt

Saglett in patriotic bubble frame

This most likely indicates manufacture at Tula Arms Factory (Тульский Оружейный Завод)

as well as what looks to be some type of clay light camouflage coating on the top

Original Imperial Russian Crimean War Era M-1834 Tesak Sawback Heavy Pioneer Short Sword French Holster The walnut stock is alsoOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a Classic Imperial Russian Sawback Pioneer Short Sword, called the M 1834 (Tesak), Russian for "Cleaver" or "Machete". These swords were issued to pioneer troops and used extensively in the Crimean War again Britain, France and Turkey in the early 1850s. It has a huge 19 1 4" long heavy blade over 1 1 2 inches wide in most places, with saw teeth on the back. Measuring 24 3 4" overall, the