Curved triple fullered brilliant blade, nickel-plated steel scabbard. Overall length in scabbard is 41" (approx. 104 cm); length of the blade is 34" (86 cm) tip to hilt, measured in a straight line - among the larger swords of its type. Note a very pronounced curvature of the blade which is more swept than other variants, thus it is referred by collectors as the "cavalry type".

Nickel-plated steel hilt strap is cast with florals. The grip is in bright golden yellow, glossy Bakelite, beautifully age-toned. The cap piece of the hilt features a floral motif and star with the

Curved triple fullered brilliant blade, nickel-plated steel scabbard. Overall length in scabbard is 41" (approx. 104 cm); length of the blade is 34" (86 cm) tip to hilt, measured in a straight line - among the larger swords of its type. Note a very pronounced curvature of the blade which is more swept than other variants, thus it is referred by collectors as the "cavalry type".

Nickel-plated steel hilt strap is cast with florals. The grip is in bright golden yellow, glossy Bakelite, beautifully age-toned. The cap piece of the hilt features a floral motif and star with the hammer and sickle emblem. The tang button (tip of the hilt) has an engraved inscription "CCCP" surrounded by a wreath.

The sword is in excellent, near mint condition throughout. The unsharpened blade is spotless, showing no scratches, pitting or nicks; it is completely free of even the usual in-and-out wear. The scabbard is likewise near mint, with essentially spotless finish and only a couple of very light scuffs nearly unnoticeable even at close inspection. There are no dents whatsoever. Original leather bumper is present.

The throat of the scabbard retains both screws (these are often missing on other surviving examples of this weapon). The Bakelite grip is perfect, free of chips, rubbing or fractures. The blade slides in and out of the scabbard smoothly and effortlessly. Overall, outstanding condition and quality, sure to satisfy even the most discerning collector.

Adopted in 1940 for all general ranks in the Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry, this spectacular shashka replaced the 1927 model. In 1945, it took the spotlight when it was brandished by top Soviet military leadership marching in the Victory Parade on Moscow's Red Square. The sword remained in use through the late 1990s, mostly carried by general ranks heading parade formations and occasionally, by heads of honor guard details. Judging by the artwork and other details of the example offered here, this piece is likely of relatively early post-war manufacture.

/A. Kulinskiy, Russian Edged Weapons, C. 2005, Page 416, Fig. 294; Webster and Nelson, Uniforms of the Soviet Union, Page 255, top/.
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