Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 304:
Russian Imperial era Award SHASHKA Sword with St. Ann Order for Non Christians ~ FOR BRAVERY. An interesting example awarded to one of the Caucasian Islamic warriors for his services in the Czar’s army, adorned with a Niello inscription to its grip "For Bravery" and a Non-Christian St. Ann order to the pommel. In its silver furniture with extensive Niello enamel decorations. Mounted with a very strong straight single-edged blade having three fullers to each side and showing interesting watered patterns of multi layered damascus steel. One side of the blade with struck and well preserved Gurda markings, often met on Caucasian blades which were actually prized quite highly for resembling the markings of the famed 17th-18th century Venetian makers. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 36" Blade length : 29"
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