Original Russian Caucasian Cossack Shashka with Ornate Niello Decorated Fittings circa 1800 Receiver though there are repairs around

though there are repairs around the lock

The propellor is also finely carved and reads “AEF” and “85 AS”

On this item we have found NO COLONIAL ISSUE MARKINGS WHATSOEVER

Guadalcanal and the “Marianas Turkey Shoot

and also suffered from frostbite

Original Russian Caucasian Cossack Shashka with Ornate Niello Decorated Fittings circa 1800 Receiver though there are repairs aroundOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is just lovely and comes from the Collection of a Russian immigrant to the U. S. This truly lovely SILVER mounted sword is all decorated in Niello work of carved silver, with blued intricate finish on both the totally silver covered hilt or grip and on the extensive silver mounts on the scabbard. In total length it measures 36," with a 28 1 2" curved blade which has two large fuller running its entire length, typical