A Couple of Soviet 1945 Dated M1927 Shashka Cossack Swords

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I've not done all that much research on them other than I'm pretty sure they are real and not repros. Supposedly they were officer's swords due to no provision for a bayonet.

Both are dated 1945 and from the same factory....No idea of the factory name/location.

Neither must have been issued as both retain their factory edges. No unit markings. The only difference between the two is in inspector's markings.

Any other additional info would be appreciated.