Russia, Imperial. A Rare Caucasian Shashka with Silver Fittings Auction Established on April 1

Established on April 1

with stylized "M I" (Milan I)

which has been long unattainable and is much sought after by historians

measuring 215 mm (w) x 278 mm (h) x 13 mm (d)

Russia, Imperial. A Rare Caucasian Shashka with Silver Fittings Auction Established on April 1A 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