A shashqa for cossack enlisted men, private purchase item. Curved blade with fullers on both sides. Several markings on the ricasso including the date, "1875". Brass bird's head pommel cap and ferrules. A wooden grip, grooved lengthwise. Leather sword knot. Scabbard recently recovered with leather. Brass scabbard mountings. Metal pieces have been reworked. Length 86 cm. historic, historical, 19th century, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, handheld, blade, blades, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, object, objects, stills, ,

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License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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