Original Imperial Russian WWI Era Model 1881 Dragoon Officer’s Shashka Sword with Scabbard & Nicholas II Cypher on Pommel Japanese Replica The bayonets do have pitting

The bayonets do have pitting present

and Hawkes & Son founded in 1865

indicating manufacture by Hermann Aurich of Dresden

There is a name written on the inside lining in two different places

Specifications:Blade Length: 31"Blade Style: Single Edge w/ FullerOverall length: 37 1/2“Basket dimensions: 5 1/2" width x 5 1/2” length

Original Imperial Russian WWI Era Model 1881 Dragoon Officer’s Shashka Sword with Scabbard & Nicholas II Cypher on Pommel Japanese Replica The bayonets do have pittingOriginal Item: One One Available. This is a very rare example of an Imperial Russian Model 1881 Dragoon Shashka, which was not later destroyed or defaced after the Russian Revolution. Unlike most designs used, this has a handguard, whereas these usually do not even have a cross guard. This example appears to be an officers variation with an ornate engraved hilt with the cypher of Nicholas II on the side of the pommel. The 28 inch long plated blade is