Types of checkers in Russian troops. Types of checkers in the Russian troops Officer's dragoon checker of the 1881 model

The blade is steel, slightly curvature, with one wide fuller or two narrow lobes at the butt and a wide fuller. The fighting end is double-edged. Random blades were also common.

Wooden scabbard covered with leather. In the 1890s. Such scabbards were made, covered with rubber. The metal device consists of a mouth, a nut and a tip. On the inside of the mouth there is a bracket, and on the nut there is a ring for the belt's passing belts: Since 1888, a special recess was made at the mouth for the bracket.

Total length is about 890 mm, blade length is about 810 mm, blade width is up to 23 mm, weight is up to 1150 g.

In 1881, the saber replaced cavalry, dragoon and infantry sabers and cuirassier broadswords for all officers and generals to whom they were assigned. However, in 1882, four guards cuirassier regiments and two guards hussars were left with broadswords and sabers, respectively, to be worn in peacetime full dress uniform. Checker arr. 1881/1909 was in service with all those officers and generals who previously used the dragoon saber mod. 1881 The saber was in service until the end of the existence of the Russian Army.

The hilt consists of a handle with a head and a guard. The handle is wooden, with longitudinal inclined grooves. On the upper part of the handle there is a shaped metal sleeve, onto which an oval flat head is mounted on top. The guard is formed by a front bow, extending from the top of the handle and smoothly turning into a cross. The end of the cross has a hole, is slightly bent down and rounded. There is a shaped metal sleeve on the bottom of the handle. In 1909 the hilt was slightly changed. The tilt of the handle has increased, and a thickening has appeared in its middle part.

The grooves on the handle have become transverse and deeper. On the upper sleeve appeared a floral ornament and the monogram of the emperor, during whose reign the owner of the weapon received the first officer rank. The head of the handle was made in the form of a figured rosette.

Vokak 05-02-2014 15:32

The dogs accidentally found a hiding place in the “family nest.” My great-great-great-grandfather brought it from the First World War and hid it from the commissars... This saber and a bayonet from a Mauser rifle were wrapped together in two blankets. The blankets in my hands immediately crumbled into dust. This was about 10 years ago. The wood on the bayonet handle also crumbled. Later, I simply wrapped it in leather.

Avotar 05-02-2014 16:30

You can sell it faster in another section, just put it up for sale there and don’t worry:

Sexton 05-02-2014 17:29

At the same time, he fired back, personally killed two, and stabbed the third, then requisitioned a three-line sword, left with Denikin with this saber, but realized that the saber had to return to Russia, crawled for a long time on the ice of the Gulf of Finland, avoided red patrols, hid in forests - and finally hid it in the attic.
Not
The memory of my great-grandfather is not for sale!
I'm waiting for worthy offers.

Marathi 02-06-2014 21:05

If my memory serves me correctly, this topic was posted in the Antiques thread? There you could get all the answers you were interested in. But, if you haven’t received it, please formulate the question that interests you.

Let me remind you that a hidden (disguised) sale offer is punishable by a ban. Just in case, I remind you of the rules of this section.

Vokak 02-06-2014 21:21

You are right, I will remove it from antiques.

Sexton 02-06-2014 22:19

What, Wokak, do you even want?
What do you need?
Formulate it.

No one has any joy in looking at this object.
Among those who gather here, there are people with normal collections, whose walls are hung with award-winning Russian weapons.
One colleague, whom I visit from time to time, seems to have 157 items, and in principle there are no simple ones.
And he’s not the only one - maybe not everyone has over 200 pieces in their collection, but there are some very worthy items.

As an object, this checker will not surprise anyone here and is of no interest to anyone.
Because her blade is a two. Well, a three. There is something worse for a deuce, I turned it down in the controversy. Monocot, with unpronounced edges of the flanges, most likely without any marks at all, a private owner issued during the beginning of the war.
Ephesus - Glory to Moscow, at the same time, for some reason you are talking about the hilt crumbling in your hands. There, actually, bakelite should be there, not wood. This is not Zlatoust, and not Rus', and not the Caucasian hilts.
Slava Moscow immediately released the hilt with the handle fitted to it. And she didn’t cut the cast from wood, but cast it from bakelite.
There is no scabbard.
The subject is the most ordinary and not interesting.

They themselves gave some kind of attribution, they themselves told about the history of the object, we won’t talk about how reliable it looks.

Foxbat 02-06-2014 22:32

Sexton - with all due respect, this smacks of obvious snobbery.

Everyone started somewhere, and people have different capabilities, so there is no need to intimidate them with collections of hundreds of first-class specimens.

This way you can scare off a lot of interested novice amateurs and kill the forum. After all, there is no communication between the “cool” here, and there are a lot of relatively inexpensive items that are nevertheless interesting to someone.

I won’t say anything for this TS, maybe you wrote everything correctly, but let’s not forget that what is an “ordinary and uninteresting” object for some is the beginning of a collection and study for others.

Vokak 02-06-2014 22:33

Marathi 02-06-2014 22:45

Dear Vokak, could you explain the purpose of displaying these two items in this section?

quote: Originally posted by Sexton:

What do you need from those gathered in the thread?

I did not hear an answer to the specific question posed. Please tell me what you want to learn on this forum thread?

kvd70 02-06-2014 22:49

Judging by the flask, the checker was moving or just getting ready. Not much of a legend. It’s really unlikely that they will approve the sale of a family heirloom, unless you’re really starving. This is probably why Panomar lost his temper.

Foxbat 02-06-2014 22:58

That I got a little angry, I don’t have a problem, as I already wrote, but this should concern the vehicle, not the subject.

Marathi 02-06-2014 23:18

The topic about the checker in “antiques” was closed back in 2013. See for yourself. What are the problems then? Maybe I'm in the wrong category? It seems to be written, “Historical edged weapons.” Did I display a samovar here?

I repeat:

quote: Originally posted by Marathi:

Please tell me what you want to know on this forum thread about the item you exhibited?

Vokak 02-06-2014 23:24

The topic of “antiques” was closed by me back in 2013 and has now been moved to a more logical one, i.e. in "Historical Edged Weapons". I want to hear DIVERSE opinions from experts on edged weapons. I want to discuss this subject. What, is this prohibited here?

kvd70 02-06-2014 23:38

OK. Judging by how crooked the hilt looks, the blade is not original, from the selection (the bend of the shank is different from what it was before), the flange is new. Ephesus Slavovsky. If the pommel has the letter “B” on the bottom, then the hilt may be entirely original. The blade is possibly German, Austrian on the heel there is a characteristic rust, as if formed from a blucher under the lugs, nickel remains can be seen. If you clean it, there might be a mark there. So far. Something special to discuss.

kvd70 02-06-2014 23:40

The hint about the sale also suggests that this is not a family thing.

Marathi 02-06-2014 23:43

quote: Originally posted by Vokak:

I want to hear DIVERSE opinions from experts on edged weapons. I want to discuss this subject. What, is this prohibited?

Vokak, of course you can.

Despite the fact that in the Antiques branch, experts specifically on Russian weapons told you about the subject in some detail, you can certainly talk about it here too.

Just please formulate clearly the questions to which you want answers.

Foxbat 02-06-2014 23:49

quote: Originally posted by Marathi:

It is not entirely clear for what purpose you are displaying your item here, if it has already been exhibited in the Antiques thread and was discussed in detail there.

There are such moments... I, for example, do not visit Antiques, or BB2, maybe some participants do too... probably it makes sense to treat what is posted ON THIS forum as if there are no other forums? It seems to me so... it’s good that it’s not up to me to decide!

As for the purpose of placement, many simply bring items here to show and hear opinions.

I’ll speak for myself... I placed one of my items here twice, because the first time did not give any results... the group changed during this time, so I tried again later.

I repeat that I do not know the intentions of the vehicle, but upon a quick examination I did not see any crime.

That's it... my two cents on the discussion... nothing more!

Marathi 03-06-2014 12:00

quote: Originally posted by Foxbat:

That's it... my two cents on the discussion... nothing more

Thank you for your two cents. Nevertheless, occasionally visiting Antiques, I saw answers on this subject from our colleagues from the IKhO branch, who are knowledgeable specifically about Russian weapons. Therefore, I see no point in discussing the subject here. But, if the topic master clearly formulates the issues that interest him, I will not demolish the topic.

Vokak 03-06-2014 12:18

Gentlemen!
I repeat again. I want to hear DIFFERENT opinions, from different people. The discussion in "antiques" did not suit me with its general answers. I decided that placing an ad in "Historical edged weapons" would be more logical. Isn't that right? I would be grateful for any opinions. Specific questions I have no. The decision to sell has NOT been made yet!!! Dear Marathi, you are perplexing me with your questions. I would like to ask a counter question: “What do all the other people want by placing their things here?” Do you torture everyone like this - “say what you want”? If you don't answer, you'll get banned! Somehow I didn't notice this...

Sexton 03-06-2014 12:33

Especially for Foxbat.
I always tell you at great length everything I know about any Russian saber.
A TS is a person who behaves incorrectly in the antiques sales threads.

The incorrectness of his behavior lies in the fact that when selling, he uses fake nicknames that admire his items, and erases messages from people who write in his topics.

Its themes are aimed at selling items. Here his goal is the same.

There cannot be different opinions on such a clear subject.
And why listen to “different” opinions when there is a correct and clear attribution.
An ordinary “delivery”, an attempt to sell by demonstrating an item.
What's unclear here?
He doesn't want to know anything, otherwise he would behave differently.

Sexton 03-06-2014 12:37

By the way, if we ignore my attitude towards the vehicle, which is expressed in the tone of the message, I very clearly attributed the subject.
By time (the first years of the war), by the manufacturer of the hilt (Slava Moscow), by the manufacturer of the blade (a private owner without marks), by the material of the handle (bakelite), by quality (a cheap saber for a wartime officer), by the quality of the blade (3 to 5 -tibal scale). The TS already knows that this is a Russian officer’s saber of the 1881/1909 model.

He himself has a legend about its origin.
Regarding her location - too.

Well, what else can you say about her?

Saracen 03-06-2014 02:21

But I feel sorry for the blankets. Which are in ruins... from the First World War.
And the dogs are so good! Trained in antique! I would like those.

gor200766 03-06-2014 06:37

quote: The incorrectness of his behavior lies in the fact that when selling, he uses fake nicknames that admire his items, and erases messages from people who write in his topics.

strange, but for some reason he deleted my admiring review of the Mosin bayonet, but I tried so hard...

Vokak 03-06-2014 12:21

I'm sorry, gor200766. I was very sorry to delete your only fair post, but I had to do it because... deleted the entire topic. I couldn’t leave just one review of yours, even though I really wanted to. But you, as an honest person, can write it again.... I hope that you remember its text?! I remember...

Marathi 03-06-2014 12:25

Dear Vokak, I’m glad that you are reading the topic now. Please re-read post number 24. If you do not indicate the questions you are interested in on the subject, the topic will be demolished.

Vokak 03-06-2014 13:48

I wanted to show off, so I told the whole story of the find. I can’t decide to sell it, it’s a shame. Although I understand that I don’t need this at all. The checker is in the closet behind all the hangers.)) Here I encountered rudeness, rudeness and snobbery. I even know why. At the same time, I wanted to hear the opinions of experts, because... I’m not like that myself. All my life I played with other toys. But here, as I understand, there are only a few people who have very little knowledge of the subject, the rest are lovers of freebies. I have a collection, I brought some of it from a business trip to the IRP, but it doesn’t bother me much. I prefer modern cold and modern hot. I think my topic can be closed. In any case, the “experts” have already ruined it all for me. And if I ever sell a saber, it will definitely not be here. I really regret that yesterday I got involved in your evil fornication... This is not like me.

Vokak 03-06-2014 13:50

Well, Igor.D (Maratha) from Astana, hang up your castle......

moved from Historical Edged Weapons

Marathi 03-06-2014 14:42

Dear Vokak, next time, if you appear in the IHO section with topics similar to this or “blockade”, where you supposedly “don’t plan to sell anything,” but you yourself are “confused in the testimony,” then claiming that you want to hear the opinion of experts, then that you wanted to boast, and you behave in the same aggressively boorish manner, ignoring the questions of the participants and the moderator of the section, you will be permanently banned from the IHO section.

If you are ready to communicate normally, and you are actually interested in learning something about the items that you want to exhibit, you are welcome.

Vokak 03-06-2014 14:56

Listen to what you are saying...))) You say that I am writing - “I decided to show off my collection and find out the opinions of experts”!!! What is this prohibited?

Marathi 03-06-2014 15:10

quote: Originally posted by Vokak:

I decided to show off my collection and get the opinions of experts

Sorry, but one worn-out checker is not a collection. Experts expressed their opinion to you on the subject (and precisely those who are best versed in the topic of Russian weapons).

What else you want to know about the subject, you still couldn’t formulate. Although, you were asked about this.

quote: Originally posted by Vokak:

About the siege survivor, I thought that you would point out that this was not a bladed weapon at all, but no one noticed it.)))) Here come the specialists! Only for this could I be thrown out of the "XO" topic.

Any bayonet is a weapon. I see the topic of IKH is far from you, since you write such nonsense.

You better continue to peddle your watches and wallets

Vokak 03-06-2014 16:31

Marathi 03-06-2014 16:43

quote: Originally posted by Vokak:

Where is the word “hustling”? Replaced it with “study” Why is this?

As I wrote to you in P.M., I did this out of an innate sense of tact and culture. But, since you like that more precise term better, of course, I will return it.

Vokak 03-06-2014 16:45

LSP2013 05-06-2014 18:10

I propose to make this saber hara-kiri and close the topic!

Checker(from Kabardian-Circassian sa-shkho - letters, long knife) - long-bladed slashing weapon. Originally on weapons Russian irregular cavalry consisted checker Caucasian type, which had blade slight curvature with double-edged combat end and hilt, consisting of one handle with a bifurcating head, without any protective devices. So typically Caucasian hilt in general can be considered one of the main distinctive features checkers as a species edged weapons.

Russians army samples checkers(for example, dragoon model 1881) differed from checkers Caucasian type device hilt And scabbard. Blades first army checkers had an average curvature and the shape was close to saber.

In 1881, under the leadership and with the direct participation of the famous Russian designer - gunsmith Lieutenant General A.P. Gorlov carried out a reform weapons, the purpose of which was to establish for all genera troops uniform sample edged weapons. For sample for blade Caucasian was taken blade, known as the “top”, “... having in the East, in Asia Minor, between Caucasian peoples and our local Cossacks are highly famous as weapon, which provides extraordinary advantages when wheelhouse«.

Hilt At first it was supposed to be a single model, with protection by the front arch, but then it was decided to leave it for the Cossacks checkers traditional hilts, consisting of one handle. As a result, on weapons Russian army Dragoon (officer and soldier) and Cossack (officer and soldier) were accepted checkers. The gunners received a shortened version of the dragoon checkers.

Cold steel Caucasian, Ural and other Cossack troops differed significantly throughout the period under review. Only in 1904 was the adoption of weapons so-called checkers Asian model managed to regulate to some extent weapons lower ranks of the Caucasian Cossacks troops.

Characteristic difference checkers from sabers always had a presence checkers wooden scabbard, covered with leather, with a ring (less often with two rings) for the belt's passing belts on the convex side (that is, it was hung in Caucasian style with the blade backwards), whereas in sabers rings are always on the concave side scabbard, in the XIX - early XX century, as a rule, steel. In addition, the saber was worn more often on a shoulder belt, and saber on the waist

Blade down. Combat the end is double-edged. Hilt consists of one handle. The handle is wooden, with a forked head, in which there is a hole for a lanyard. There is a metal sleeve on the bottom of the handle. Sheath wooden, covered with leather. The metal device consists of a mouth and four nuts. The first and third nuts with rings for the belt belts. On the second, third and fourth nuts there are sockets for bayonet, until the 1870s. triangular, from the 1870s. tetrahedral. Checkers scabbard non-commissioned officers and trumpeters (more than 100 in the regiment) did not name bayonet sockets, since this category of lower ranks was armed pistols (later revolvers).

Total length is about 1000 mm. length about 880 mm, blade width up to 34 mm, blade curvature on average 70/395 mm, weight about 1400 g.

In 1834 checker replaced cavalry sabers among the lower ranks of the Nizhny Novgorod Dragoon Regiment. In 1858 assigned to the lower ranks of the Seversky Dragoon Regiment, formed in 1856. In 1881 checkers Asian model 1834 were replaced in the Nizhny Novgorod and Seversky dragoon regiments Cossack sabers sample 1881, new 1889, reverse replacement occurred. In 1891 these checkers(without slots for bayonet on legs were appropriated in return Cossack checkers sergeant majors of Plastun battalions and local teams of the Kuban Cossack army. Subsequently, these checkers were adopted to replace the dragoon ones: in 1901 - in the Tver Dragoon Regiment, in 1903 - in the Pereyaslavl Dragoon Regiment and the corresponding marching squadrons of the 7th Reserve Cavalry Regiment, as well as in the Novorossiysk Dragoon Regiment . In the above listed regiments and units these checkers were on weapons

OFFICER'S SHAPE OF ASIAN SAMPLE 1834

Different from the soldier's checkers because it had arbitrary
decorations hilt And scabbard.Since 1834 it was introduced and consisted of weapons officers of the same units as the soldiers checker Asian model 1834

COSSACK SHASHER OF LOWER RANKS SAMPLE 1838

Cossack saber lower ranks
model 1838

Hilt. Cossack saber lower
ranks of the 1838 model

Blade steel, curved, single-edged, with one wide
down. Combat blades.
Hilt

a bar that turns into a forked head. On an expanding
the lower part of the handle has a metal sleeve.
Sheath wooden, covered with leather. Metal device
consists of a mouth, two nuts with rings for belt belts
and tip. On the top nut the ring is located on the inner
sides. Total length about 1030 mm, length about 875 mm, width of the clicado 36 mm, curvature on average 62/375 mm, weight up to 1500 g. In 1838 checker was assigned to the lower ranks of all Cossack units, with the exception of the Caucasian and Siberian Cossacks troops.Replaced in 1881 Cossack saber model 1881

Blade steel, curved, single-edged, with one wide
down. Combat double-edged end. There were also arbitrary blades.
Hilt consists of one handle. Wooden handle, covered
leather, with transverse grooves. The back of the handle is covered with metal
a bar that turns into a forked head. On the expanding lower part of the handle there is a metal sleeve. Sheath wooden, covered with leather. The metal device consists of a mouth, two nuts with rings for the belts and a tip. On
the top nut has a ring located on the inner
sides. Total length about 1030 mm, length
about 875mm,click width
up to 36 mm, average curvature 62/375 mm, weight up to 1500 g.
In 1838 checker was assigned to the lower ranks of all Cossacks
units, with the exception of the Caucasian and Siberian Cossacks troops.
Replaced in 1881 Cossack saber model 1881

COSSACK OFFICER MATTER 1838 SHASH

Blade steel, curved, single-edged, with one wide
down. Combat the end is double-edged. They were also common
arbitrary blades.Sheath wooden, covered with leather or morocco. Metal
the device consists of a mouth, two nuts with rings for pass
sword belt and tip. We also met sheath with arbitrary
decorations. Total length approx. 960 mm, blade about 820 mm width blade up to 35 mm, curvature blade on average 60/360 mm, weight up to 1400 g. In 1838 checker was assigned to generals and officers of all Cossack units, with the exception of the Caucasian and Siberian Cossacks troops. In 1881, the replacement of the officer Cossack saber model 1881

Hilt consists of one handle. The handle is wooden, covered with leather or morocco, with transverse grooves along which it is wrapped with twisted wire. The head of the handle is metal forked. There is a metal sleeve on the expanding lower part of the handle. We also met hilts a similar device, but with arbitrary decorations.

SOLDIER'S ARTILLERY CHECKER
MODEL 1868

It was a shortened soldier's uniform dragoon saber model 1841 without sockets for bayonet on knives. Total length about 920 mm, length blade about 760 mm width blade up to 33 mm, curvature blade on average 47/315 mm, weight up to 1450 g. In 1868 it replaced cutlasses and soldiers dragoon sabers model 1841 among the lower ranks of the foot artillery. In the 1880s gradually replaced by the soldier's dragoon saber sample 1881 unshortened blade and thus finally removed from weapons.

SOLDIER'S DRAGOON CHECKER MODEL 1881

Dragoon soldier's sword, model 1881.

Blade steel, slight curvature, single-edged, with one wide fuller. Combat the end is double-edged. Sheath wooden, covered with leather (in 1891-1901, they were also made for the cavalry sheath, covered with rubber). In 1881 - 1888 sheath were made with a deck for inserting bayonet. A metal device such scabbard consisted of a mouth, two nuts (the lower one with a triangular bracket for the belt belt) and a tip. In 1888, instead of a block, two nuts with sockets for bayonet. In general sheath with carrying accessories bayonet only had soldiers checkers dragoon regiments. In 1891, the triangular bracket on the nut was replaced by a ring. 90 Total length about 1050 mm, length blade about 870 mm width blade up to 33 mm, weight up to 1750 g ( sheath with deck), up to 1650 g ( sheath with nuts).

Hilt consists of a handle with a head and a guard. The handle is wooden, with longitudinal inclined grooves. On the upper part of the handle there is a shaped metal sleeve, onto which an oval convex head is mounted on top. The guard is formed by a front bow extending from the top of the handle and smoothly turning into a cross. The end of the cross has a hole, is slightly bent down and rounded. There is a metal sleeve on the bottom of the handle. Checker replaced in 1881 cavalry and dragoon sabers And cuirassier broadswords all lower ranks who were entitled to this weapon. However, in 1882, some guards cavalry units were left broadswords And sabers Checker was on weapons until the end of the period under review.

DRAGOON OFFICER SHASHKA
SAMPLES 1881 and 1881/1909

Blade steel, slight curvature, with one wide fuller or two narrow lobes at the butt and a wide fuller. Combat the end is double-edged. Arbitrary blades.
Sheath wooden, covered with leather. In the 1890s. such
sheath, covered with rubber. The metal device consists of a mouth, a nut and a tip. On the inside of the mouth there is a bracket, and on the nut there is a ring for the belt's passing belts: Since 1888, a special recess was made at the mouth for the bracket. Total length approx. 890 mm, length blade about 810 mm width
blade up to 23 mm, weight up to 1150 g. Checker replaced in 1881
cavalry, dragoons And infantry sabers And cuirassier broadswords all officers and generals who were entitled to them. However, in 1882, four Guards Cuirassier regiments and two Guards Hussars were left respectively broadswords and sabers for wearing in peacetime in full dress. Checker was on weapons until the end of the period under review.

Left. Hilt. Dragoon officer's sword, model 1881.

Right. Hilt with monogram. Dragoon officer's saber, model 1881/1909.

Hilt consists of a handle with a head and a guard. The handle is wooden, with longitudinal inclined grooves. On the upper part of the handle there is a shaped metal sleeve, onto which an oval flat head is mounted on top. The guard is formed by a front bow, extending from the top of the handle and smoothly turning into a cross. The end of the cross has a hole, is slightly bent down and rounded. There is a shaped metal sleeve on the bottom of the handle. In 1909 the hilt was slightly changed. The tilt of the handle has increased, and a thickening has appeared in its middle part. The grooves on the handle have become transverse and deeper. On the upper sleeve appeared a floral ornament and the monogram of the emperor, during whose reign the owner weapons received his first officer rank. The head of the handle was made in the form of a figured rosette.

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Based on materials from: Kulinsky A.N. "Russian edged weapons of military, naval and civil officials 1800-1917"
The book can be found on our forum.

Description:

Antique edged weapons. Dragoon officer's saber, model 1881/1909. Russian Empire.

Dimensions: blade length with hilt – 91.9 cm, blade length – 77.3 cm, blade width at the heel – 3 cm, sheath length – 77.7 cm.

The blade of the checker is steel, slightly curvature, single-edged, with one wide and two narrow fullers along the butt. The combat end is double-edged and has a rhombic cross-section. The tip is located on the midline. On the right side of the blade, two letters “A” are stamped on the heel, one of them is under the crown. On the butt there is a mark of the Zlatoust arms factory: “Zlat. Or. Fabr." At the base of the blade on the right side is engraved the monogram of Emperor Nicholas II under the crown, on the left side - Russian coat of arms – double headed eagle. The hilt consists of a handle with a head and a brass guard.

Wooden checker handle, brown, with transverse grooves and thickening in the middle part. At the top of the handle there is a brass bushing, on top of it there is an oval head in the form of a rosette. The sleeve is decorated with floral patterns and the hammered monogram of the emperor, during whose reign the owner of this checker received his first officer rank. The symbol of Imperial Russia has been erased because the saber was received by an officer during the reign of Emperor Nicholas II, but continued to be used after the overthrow of the Romanov dynasty. At the bottom of the handle there is a figured brass bushing. The guard is formed by a front bow extending from the top of the handle and smoothly turning into a cross. The end of the cross has a hole for a lanyard, is slightly bent down and rounded. The license plate number “57” is stamped on the left side of the cross, and “608” is stamped on the right side. There is a leather pad under the crosspiece.

The scabbard of the checker is wooden, covered with black leather. The brass scabbard device consists of a mouth, a nut and a tip. On the inside of the mouth there is a bracket, and on the nut there is a ring for the belt's pass belt. The dragoon officer's saber of the 1909 model was in service with officers and generals, who had previously been entitled to the dragoon saber of the 1881 model. It was also used after 1917.

Dragoon officer's saber, model 1909.

The blade is steel, slightly curvature, with one wide fuller or two narrow lobes at the butt and a wide fuller. The fighting end is double-edged. Random blades were also common.

Wooden scabbard covered with leather. In the 1890s. Such scabbards were made, covered with rubber. The metal device consists of a mouth, a nut and a tip. On the inside of the mouth there is a bracket, and on the nut there is a ring for the belt's passing belts: Since 1888, a special recess was made at the mouth for the bracket.

Total length is about 890 mm, blade length is about 810 mm, blade width is up to 23 mm, weight is up to 1150 g.

In 1881, the saber replaced cavalry, dragoon and infantry sabers and cuirassier broadswords for all officers and generals to whom they were assigned. However, in 1882, four guards cuirassier regiments and two guards regiments were left with broadswords and sabers, respectively, to be worn in full dress uniform in peacetime. Checker arr. 1881/1909 was in service with all those officers and generals who previously used the dragoon saber mod. 1881 The saber was in service until the end of the existence of the Russian Army.

The hilt consists of a handle with a head and a guard. The handle is wooden, with longitudinal inclined grooves. On the upper part of the handle there is a shaped metal sleeve, onto which an oval flat head is mounted on top. The guard is formed by a front bow, extending from the top of the handle and smoothly turning into a cross. The end of the cross has a hole, is slightly bent down and rounded. There is a shaped metal sleeve on the bottom of the handle. In 1909 the hilt was slightly changed. The tilt of the handle has increased, and a thickening has appeared in its middle part.

The grooves on the handle have become transverse and deeper. On the upper sleeve appeared a floral ornament and the monogram of the emperor, during whose reign the owner of the weapon received his first officer rank. The head of the handle was made in the form of a figured rosette.

Steel, brass, forging, casting, etching, gilding. Total length - 971 mm; blade length - 823 mm; The width at the heel is 34 mm. The blade is Damascus, steel, slightly curvature, single-edged, with one narrow fuller. The fighting end is double-edged. The letter “P” is stamped on the outside of the blade at the heel. The hilt consists of a handle with a head and a brass guard. The handle is cast brass. At the top of the handle there is a figured brass bushing, on top of it there is an oval rosette. On the crosspiece, “For Bravery” is engraved on both sides. The sleeve is decorated with floral patterns and the monogram of Emperor Nicholas II. Russia, early 20th century.

Steel, brass, leather, forging. Total length - cm; blade length - cm; The width of the blade at the heel is 3 cm. The blade is steel, single-edged, with a slight edge, with one wide fuller and two narrow lobes along the butt, the combat end is double-edged. On the blade at the heel there are marks in the form of the letters “A” and “A” under the crown. At the top of the blade on the inside is the monogram of Emperor Nicholas II - N II; on the outside there is an image of the coat of arms Russian Empire. At the top of the blade, on the butt, the inscription "ZLAT. OR. FACTORY" (Zlatoust Arms Factory) is engraved. The blade of this saber was slightly corroded, causing minor damage to the blade. The hilt consists of a handle with a head and a brass guard. The handle is wooden, with longitudinal inclined grooves and a slight thickening in the middle part. At the top of the handle there is a figured brass sleeve, on top of which there is an oval head, decorated with an ornament in the form of a rosette. On the sleeve there is a monogram H II. There is a brass bushing at the bottom of the handle. The guard is formed by a front bow extending from the top of the handle and smoothly turning into a cross. On the crosspiece there is a mark: “A” with a crown. The end of the cross has a hole for a lanyard, slightly bent down and rounded. Wooden scabbard covered with leather. The brass device consists of a mouth with a bracket, a nut with a ring and a tip. There are small cracks in the lower part of the sheath, on the outer side, near the tip and at the end. Russia, late XIX - early XX centuries.

Article title: DRAGOON OFFICER MATTER 1881 and 1881/1909 Topic category: Date of article writing: 2010-06-30 Articles used in writing this article: Orders for the military department 1881 No. 151 222; 1882 No. 55 1909 No. 102. A.N. Kulinsky, Russian edged weapons of military naval and civilian ranks of 1800-1917, Gelos