Rare Shashka of the lower ranks of the Cossacks, model 1838, Zlatoust, Russian Empire, 1873. Steel curved blade with one wide fuller on each side. At the base there is a stamp "Zlatoust" and the date 1873. The hilt consists of a wooden handle covered with black leather and brass fittings. The scabbard is made of wood covered with black leather with brass fittings. Rare Shashka of the Russian Empire in good condition. Length 103 cm.