I was wondering if anyone can help me....i'm looking for additional images of this sword from the Hermitage collection in St. Petersburg. There is only one photo in their "online collection", but I'd love some better images of the hilt. I'm unaware of any online galleries with pics from this museum, or even if this sword is on display at the museum for visitors to photograph. Does anyone happen to have a line on additional images?

thanks!
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I went there fairly recently, they did no have many swords on display, just a few russian sabres and random weapons and I dont remember seeing a sword like that :(. I guess people go mainly for the paintings.

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I don't have additional images of this sword. Not even the Hermitage's website has them.