Russia, Imperial. A Caucasian Shashka, by the Osman Workshop Auction Archive Hauptmann in 15th Motorised Grenadier

Hauptmann in 15th Motorised Grenadier Regiment   Footnote: All Knight's Cross Recipient Photographs originate from a single & extremely large collection acquired by eMedals in 2008

Bruce Matthews and Geoffrey Walsh were brought by Simonds from Italy to II Corps

measuring 89 mm x 18 mm

civil servants and civilians who serve in the national defend service

metal buckle with intact prong

Russia, Imperial. A Caucasian Shashka, by the Osman Workshop Auction Archive Hauptmann in 15th Motorised GrenadierA well preserved Caucasian Shashka, measuring 91 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 74. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a gentle curvature and with fullers running the majority of the length of each side Both the tip and lower edge remain in a sharpened state. The upper quarter of each side of the blade bears acid etched arabesque designs, while the reverse is double marked with the logo of the noted