A very rare St. George cossack sword with diamonds, pattern 1913, circa 1915

Lot 40. Gilt brass grip, the cap piece set with diamonds with the engraved Russian inscription 'For Bravery' above, the lower part of the grip set with an enameled miniature of the Order of St. George within a diamond rim - 38.1/2 in. (97.5 cm.) long - Estimate: £150,000-200,000

Christie's. Russian Works of Art Including The Rothschild Fabergé Egg. 28 November, 10:30 am. 8 King Street, St. James's, London