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Marshall's sword

1944

Mongolian Military Museum

Mongolian Military Museum
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

This is a custom-made Marshall sword crafted in the USSR in 1944. The sword features a white hilt adorned with a golden trim and a nickel blade. The body of the sword is inscribed with the words "Marshal of the Mongolian People's Republic," and it comes with a nickel scabbard. The sword boasts an intricate design, featuring three pieces of mander pattern, seven fragments of horn pattern, and embossing on the tip. Additionally, two auspicious patterns are embroidered in gold on both sides of the sword. The front part of the sword handle is plated with 583-grade gold and features the Mongolian People's Republic coat of arms, along with embedded gems. This scabbard sword is further embellished with 137 gems, including 46 pieces of ruby, 81 pieces of emerald, four pieces of diamonds, and other precious stones. It also contains two gold brooches, with 47 gemstones inlaid on the sword's hilt. The sword measures 96 cm in length, 90 cm in shoulder length, 4 cm in width, and weighs 1.7 kg.

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  • Title: Marshall's sword
  • Date Created: 1944
  • Location Created: Mongolia
  • Physical Dimensions: Length: 96cm, Width: 4cm, Weight: 1.7kg
  • Type: Sword
  • Rights: Mongolian Military Museum
  • Medium: Nickel
Mongolian Military Museum

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