Book “Small Sword of Russian Civil Officers”,
by
Evgeniy Boldyrev, C 2016. Russian text, 127 pp, hard cover, 8½"
x 11¾" format.
This excellent book by
Boldyrev continues his Russian edged series started by the previous volumes on
Soviet and Imperial Daggers. It provides comprehensive reference on all types
of dress swords carried by employees of various Russian civil agencies, students,
Imperial court officials etc. from XVII through early XX CC. Not only the book
shows all kinds of such edged weapons, but also explains in depth regulations
covering their use. Excellent color photographs are accompanied by period
photos. There are chapters describing and illustrating evolution of separate
parts of these smallswords such as portepees and clamshell guards. Last but not least, there is a detailed list
of 17 blade makers, both foreign and domestic, from Eickhorn to Tula Weapons
Factory.
With only 300 copies in
print, this book is certain to become a bibliographic rarity pretty soon. Highly
recommended while our limited supply lasts!
The
copy we have is in brand new condition, with perfectly preserved cover and
corners.
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