Original Soviet WWII Cossack Shashka Saber by Bи3 with Scabbard - Marked CCCP Military Flare Guns Army of Occupation Medal and

Army of Occupation Medal and two overseas service bars on the left sleeve indicating 12+ months of overseas service

This incredible extremely rare painted fabric piece measures 35” x 34” and is offered in very good condition

specifically the B-25 Mitchell

The bandolier measures 55 inches when fully extended

Original Soviet WWII Cossack Shashka Saber by Bи3 with Scabbard - Marked CCCP Military Flare Guns Army of Occupation Medal andOriginal Item: Only One Available. Remember Dr. Zhivago? Imperial Russia, known as the Soviet Union after the revolution of 1917, did away with anything and everything that reminded it of an imperial past. This included markings on weapons as well as nearly everything else. This also included the legendary Shashka Sabers used by Cossack forces for centuries. The Shashka saber, and there are varied spellings of the name, was developed in the 13th