Antique Persian Qajar Cossack Islamic Sword After Russian Dragoon Shashka Saber

Antique Persian Qajar Cossack Islamic Sword After Russian Dragoon Shashka Saber. Antique, Qajar Dynasty, Persian cavalry Islamic sword Model 1909, patterned after the 1881 Russian Dragoon saber, shashka, carried by the Persian Qajar cavalry Cossack Brigade. These cavalry formations became the most formidable units in the country, and would become known as the Persian Cossack Brigade.

Details: A slightly curved single edged steel blade with a wide full-length fuller edge, stamped on one side of the forte with manufacture marks. A regulation brass stirrup hilt and down-curved rear quillon, with the loop for the tassel and a spirally carved wooden grip with brass pommel stamped with Persian markings. The Quilon block is struck with matching marks, as on the blade. The sword comes with its original, oxidized, steel scabbard with suspension ring. The mouthpiece and the shoe stamped with manufacture marks.

CONDITION: The sword is in remarkable untouched original condition, with signs of age and usage. Free of any type of restorations or repairs.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length, with the scabbard: 99 cm (38.98 inches), the length of the sword, without the scabbard: 95.5 cm (37.6 inches). All items are guaranteed to be authentic antiques, and not reproductions. All our artifacts are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Canadian buyers please note: We are required to charge HST or GST on all orders mailed to Canadian destinations. Our business HUNDRED & ONE ANTIQUES is based on a long family tradition of collecting fine European and Oriental Antiques and Art, with a special interest in Antique Arms and Armour.

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The item "Antique Persian Qajar Cossack Islamic Sword After Russian Dragoon Shashka Saber" is in sale since Thursday, December 21, 2017. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Middle East". The seller is "eclecticmuseum" and is located in Ontario.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

Maker: one of a kind
Type: Armor
Age: 1900-1940
Region of Origin: Middle East
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Color: Multi-Color
Primary Material: Mixed Materials