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A RUSSIAN SOVIET M1940 OFFICER'S SHASHKA SWORD - A Soviet officer’s shashka, ”Podznamenka.” Brass pommel with soviet star and D-shaped guard decorated with olive branches, ferule stamped with inspection mark, ribbed wood handle, curved blade with one wide and three narrow fullers on each side. marked by Zlatoust Factory and date ”ZIK 1949” (a rare early year of production). Wood black lacquered scabbard with brass mounts stamped with Zlatoust Factory inspection marks. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not ship in-house. A list of recommended shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 38 in., (96.5 cm.) Condition: Very good.