Original Imperial Russian WWI Era Model 1881 Dragoon Shashka Sword dated 1910 with Scabbard Bren LMG Society had long since deemed

Society had long since deemed certain jobs too dirty

Their Birmingham markings were so well known that in 1813 they became the official Birmingham Proof marks

Opens to display a mirror in the lid and a lower lidded compartment to hold the powder

WWII and WWII where they served in France in 1940

and a very nice steel scabbard

Original Imperial Russian WWI Era Model 1881 Dragoon Shashka Sword dated 1910 with Scabbard Bren LMG Society had long since deemedOriginal 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. The 34 inch long blade is in very good condition, though it definitely does show use and age. It has been sharpened, and there are nicks and dents on the edge,