Russia, Imperial. An M1827 Pioneer Troops Sawback Sword, C.1880 GTRexclude These matches were deemed true

These matches were deemed true “safety matches” due to the separation of the reactive ingredients between the match head and the striking surface

pointing downward to the takedown actuator

Not before offered to collectors and as originally worn by proud veteran

marked “L/11” (Wilhelm Deumer

Munn's health was to be in question for much of his service

Russia, Imperial. An M1827 Pioneer Troops Sawback Sword, C.1880 GTRexclude These matches were deemed trueBlade in silvered iron, magnetic and curved in design, incorporating a beveled edge facing a serrated edge along the spine, with a cutlass blood groove on both sides, dull tip, the blade measuring 495 mm in length and measuring 50 mm in width at the serrated portion on the blade, the handle in bronze with a ribbed grip and a flattened ball pommel, marked "808" and maker marked in Russian "" (GP) and "AG" on the 106 mm long crossguard, the handle