Russia, Imperial. A Caucasian Shashka, by the Osman Workshop Buy Now Measuring 371 mm in length

Measuring 371 mm in length with the scabbard on

as he was declared to be illegally absent by a Court of Enquiry and struck off strength as a Deserter on January 11

gilt bronze propeller on a red enamelled circle

33 mm (w) x 25

Russia, Imperial. A Caucasian Shashka, by the Osman Workshop Buy Now Measuring 371 mm in lengthA well preserved Caucasian Shashka, measuring 91 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 74. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a gentle curvature and with fullers running the majority of the length of each side Both the tip and lower edge remain in a sharpened state. The upper quarter of each side of the blade bears acid etched arabesque designs, while the reverse is double marked with the logo of the noted