Russia, Imperial. An M1827 Pioneer Troops Sawback Sword, C.1880 United Republic of The Simonds family was related

The Simonds family was related to Ivor Maxse and Lord Milner

a recipient of the Pour le Merite and the Knight’s Cross

11 mm in diameter

suspension ring welded in place

Constructed of gilded bronze and high quality multi-coloured enamels

Russia, Imperial. An M1827 Pioneer Troops Sawback Sword, C.1880 United Republic of The Simonds family was relatedBlade 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