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AN IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SILVER-MOUNTED SHASHKA AWARDED FOR BRAVERY

Curved 78.7 cm (31 in.) blade with broad central fuller and two deeper fullers below the spine, the lower panel etched on both side with strapwork, one side with ---, the reverse with ---. Ricasso stamped with A and crowned A. Silver hilt with beaded borders, the front side with gold wash and featuring fruiting grape vines on the bolster, the pommel engraved in Cyrillic "For Bravery" and set with red enamel badge of the Order of St. Anne. Reverse of pommel with owner's monogram AD Black leather-covered scabbard with silver mounts "en suite" to hilt, the front sides with gold washed panels of viticulture. Condition: Fine.

Estimate: $6,000 – $8,000

Result: $10,200 (including premium)

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