Russia, Imperial. A Caucasian Shashka, by the Osman Workshop Auction Archive Bruce Matthews and Geoffrey Walsh

Bruce Matthews and Geoffrey Walsh were brought by Simonds from Italy to II Corps

metal buckle with intact prong

Hauptmann in 15th Motorised Grenadier Regiment   Footnote: All Knight's Cross Recipient Photographs originate from a single & extremely large collection acquired by eMedals in 2008

NSDAP Member's Armband - In red cotton

Russia, Imperial. A Caucasian Shashka, by the Osman Workshop Auction Archive Bruce Matthews and Geoffrey WalshA well preserved Caucasian Shashka, measuring 91 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 74. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a gentle curvature and with fullers running the majority of the length of each side Both the tip and lower edge remain in a sharpened state. The upper quarter of each side of the blade bears acid etched arabesque designs, while the reverse is double marked with the logo of the noted