Russia, Imperial. A Rare Caucasian Shashka with Silver Fittings certificate_of_authenticity tip and lower edge remain

tip and lower edge remain in a sharpened state

The organization

Austria on August 27

but it has deteriorated through time

Russia, Imperial. A Rare Caucasian Shashka with Silver Fittings certificate_of_authenticity tip and lower edge remainA rare and well preserved Shashka (sabre, literally long knife), measuring 100 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features an 83 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains original sharpening to the tip and lower edge. The blade has two tapering fullers, with the top fuller in turn bearing three additional narrow fullers which commence at the top quarter of the blade. The blade transitions nearly into an ornate