A model 1881 shashqa for dragoon officers, with a superimposed Order of St. Anne for bravery Nickel-plated single-edged blade with fullers and a double-edged point. Both sides decorated with floral and trophy etchings. The obverse side displays the Russian double-headed eagle with St. George in the centre. The manufacturer's mark, " Bleckmann Solingen" is etched on the ricasso and the back of the blade, and "Eisenhauer Schlagfrei" on the reverse side. The brass hilt bears the enameled (chipped) Order of St. Anne in gold. The Cyrillic inscription "For Braver,

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