SD1102 - Soviet Shashka - Cossack Sabre

Please Note: This is a seconds grade item. Refer to supplementary photos marked with a "checked circle" for the actual item for sale. Studio photos and original description are for reference only. The bold description indicates the actual unit available for purchase.

>> This sword has a loose hilt. The construction style is a bit too time consuming for us to fix - moving it on to its new home. Ex-demo, might have a little tarnish on the brass. Still a good sword. 

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The “shashka” sword first appeared around the late 17^th century, with is “stripped back” hilt design. The first military issue shashka came in to being in 1834, by the Russian government. This 1927 pattern is from the early Soviet era and would have been carried by the famous Cossacks.

This shashka features a carbon steel blade with a wide fuller and soviet markings. The brass hilt fittings are dressed with ornate regalia. Complete with a leather-bound, timber scabbard. Finished in brass trim.

Full sized replica sword, in 1065AISI carbon steel. Brass fittings. 

Comes standard with fine, blunt edge. Can be sharpened for an additional charge.