Lot 294:
A CAUCASIAN BOYS SHASHKA SWORD
Description
Rarely encountered for children, though tradition says that boys were trained to ride and fight there before they could walk. The wooden grips with horn pommel, the hollowground blade with back edge. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with silver bands at locket and chape. Late 19th-early 20th century. Blade with areas of pitting. Overall length 76.7cm./ 30 1/8 inches. Condition III
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