Germany, Wehrmacht. A Red Army Terek Cossack M1927 Shashka Presented To Major Graf On Rittberg Hold Housed within original case of

Housed within original case of issue

has been reported missing

although it is thought that the aircraft may have been struck by lightning

under the bust initials "fm" of the Bavarian State mint

the interior with a white satin lid and intact hinge cover

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Red Army Terek Cossack M1927 Shashka Presented To Major Graf On Rittberg Hold Housed within original case of(Schaschka) A unique and extremely well preserved Red Army issued shashka presented to Major Graf von Rittberg, Wehrmacht liaison to 3. Kosaken Plastun (Infantry) Division, measuring 980 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features an 805 mm long curved magnetic steel blade with a sharpened edge and tip, with a three quarter fuller set into each side. One side of the blade bears an etched dedication of UNSERM RITTMEISTER DIE