Original Imperial Russian Crimean War Era Cossack Kindjal Short Sword - c.1850 U.S. Helmets/Hats the Group claimed 1 U-Boat

the Group claimed 1 U-Boat destroyed

but the Odkolek design was further developed and greatly improved under the direction of American-born Laurence V

The pommel is in excellent condition

The left side already has been replaced with non-elastic shoe lacing apparently

On each side of the blade near the hilt there is line engraving

Original Imperial Russian Crimean War Era Cossack Kindjal Short Sword - c.1850 U.S. Helmets/Hats the Group claimed 1 U-BoatOriginal Item: Only One Available. A kindjal (translated from the Russian ) is a double edged dagger often with a single off set groove on each face of the blade. The shape of the weapon is similar to the ancient Greek Xiphos, the Roman Gladius, or the Scottish dirk; and has been used as a secondary weapon in Georgia and the Caucasus since ancient times. This presents very nicely and is somewhat older than those usually encountered. Traditionally