Russia, Imperial. A Caucasian Shashka, by the Osman Workshop Buy Now Measuring 371 mm in length

Measuring 371 mm in length with the scabbard on

33 mm (w) x 25

some with officer's insignia

as he was declared to be illegally absent by a Court of Enquiry and struck off strength as a Deserter on January 11

gilt bronze propeller on a red enamelled circle

Russia, Imperial. A Caucasian Shashka, by the Osman Workshop Buy Now Measuring 371 mm in lengthA well preserved Caucasian Shashka, measuring 91 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 74. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a gentle curvature and with fullers running the majority of the length of each side Both the tip and lower edge remain in a sharpened state. The upper quarter of each side of the blade bears acid etched arabesque designs, while the reverse is double marked with the logo of the noted