VERY RARE AND MASSIVE RUSSIAN SWORD, KWADAR, KINDJAL, SHASHKA, XIX, ORIGINAL

Description

HISTORICAL CONTEXT
:
Among the curious types are the large
''qaddara''
which can reach 90 cm, or those kindjals covered with religious inscriptions which were hung in mosques as ex-votos. These are rare sabers, eagerly sought after by collectors. These sabers appeared in Iran, to spread in the Caucasus towards the end of the XVIII and will be used by the Cossack and Caucasian armies forming an integral part of the Russian Empire until its fall in 1917.
Total length :
85,5 cm
Length without sheath :
80,5 cm
Blade length :
64,5 cm
Handle length :
16 cm
Blade width :
4,15 cm
Description
:
Superb and large Russian saber called
KWADAR
/
KVADAR
/
QADDARA
.
The handle is in black horn with 3 rivets, very solid, no play.
The blade is very thick and massive, it has
''
a Caucasian punch
''
as well as three large fullers, it is in good condition, in its original condition. find to clean.
Scabbard covered with brown leather, steel fittings and silver floral decorations ?
(need to check with metal expert)
. Fairly sharp sword used by the Imperial Russian armies, recovered in Germany from the descendants of White Russians.
ATTENTION, not to be confused with the Russian saber '' Beibut ''
which is much smaller in size and not different in the curvature of its blade.
The piece is therefore totally original and cannot be found in good condition, simply exceptional.
Do not hesitate to consult the works of A.N. Kulinski as well as the gazette of arms N°184 of December 1988, for more information on this superb piece. Very beautiful piece, pleasant to hold in hand and even more pleasant to admire in the window. Superb saber which has still kept its period shine! Very rare in this condition and 100% original in its juice, to seize urgently ! ! !
This superb piece will perfectly decorate your showcase and complete your collection of Caucasian or exotic weapons. It is a magnificent witness of the Russian Empire and the workmanship of its manufacturers, unfortunately lost to this day.
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RARE SABER WITH ITS SHEATH
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VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL
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PLEASE NOTE :
The piece is unique, I don't have a duplicate.
SHIPPING
Europe :
25 euros
Poland and Bulgaria :
50 euros
China, Canada, U.S.A .:
135 euros (by Fedex)
Ne laissez pas cet objet de collection unique vous échapper, il n'y en aura pas pour tout le monde.
Bonne chance !