A model 1909 shashqa for dragoon officers,Slightly curved single-edged blade(stained)with fullers on both sides. A floral cartouche with the Russian double-headed eagle and the maker's inscription for Zlatoust etched on the obverse side. Brass knuckle-bow hilt with the Tsar's cipher "A III" on the pommel. Grooved plastic grip(broken). Leather-covered wooden scabbard(minor damage)with brass mountings. Length cm,historic,historical,1900s,20th century,thrusting,thrustings,blade,blades,melee weapon,melee weapons,hand weapon,hand weapons,hand,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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