A dragoon officer's shashka, pattern 1881
circa 1881
Curved, the gilt brass stirrup hilt engraved on both sides with the Russian inscription 'For Bravery', the pierced quillon with the sword knot of the Order of St. Anne, the cap piece with an enamelled miniature of the Order of St. Anne, the blade by Solingen
39½ in. (100 cm.) long
A dragoon officer's shashka, pattern 1881
circa 1881
Curved, the gilt brass stirrup hilt engraved on both sides with the Russian inscription 'For Bravery', the pierced quillon with the sword knot of the Order of St. Anne, the cap piece with an enamelled miniature of the Order of St. Anne, the blade by Solingen
39½ in. (100 cm.) long
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