Russia, Imperial. A Rare Caucasian Shashka with Silver Fittings GTRexclude measuring 46 mm (w) x

measuring 46 mm (w) x 47

indicating a rank of Unterscharführer

demonstrating total loss of finish to the award

"" the Quarterly of The American Historical Society

1943 and received by the 1st Battalion of the Luftgau Signals Regiment 2 on January 30

Russia, Imperial. A Rare Caucasian Shashka with Silver Fittings GTRexclude measuring 46 mm (w) xA 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