Russia, Imperial. A Rare Caucasian Shashka with Silver Fittings Auction Constructed of gilt aluminum in

Constructed of gilt aluminum in the shape of oak leaves tied together via a ribbon in the centre

2 grams (excluding ribbon)

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Russia, Imperial. A Rare Caucasian Shashka with Silver Fittings Auction Constructed of gilt aluminum inA 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