An Imperial Russian infantry sabre/shashka model 1881.

Saint Anna's sabre for bravery. With the cavalry's portepee. Leather-covered wooden scabbard. Manufacturer Aleksandr Tchelpanov, St Petersburg. Length 93 cm, blade 79.5 cm.

Wear due to age and use. Tarnished. Engraving. Damages. Cracks due to dryness of the material. Later additions on scabbard. One support ring is missing.