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Russia - USSR Gift Axe 1920 th This lot is sent from our warehouse in Berlin; Zlatoust. The blade is etched and blued. A wonderful collector's item.; Condition-I

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Russia - USSR Gift Axe 1920 th This lot is sent from our warehouse in Berlin; Zlatoust. The blade is etched and blued. A wonderful collector's item.; Condition-I

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