Russia, Imperial. A Rare Caucasian Shashka with Silver Fittings GTRexclude the 30-year-old Russian Wassili Sjabew

the 30-year-old Russian Wassili Sjabew from Baranowtschi was hanged following sentencing by court martial

Lake Superior Scottish Regiment

before being posted to No

demonstrating total loss of finish to the award

Russia, Imperial. A Rare Caucasian Shashka with Silver Fittings GTRexclude the 30-year-old Russian Wassili SjabewA 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