Nice Old Red Army Sabres

DougD · 01-27-2009, 06:01 PM

I found this photo of these nice old Red Army sabers I was offered back in 1995 or so...should have grabbed both!

DougD

EricFG · 01-27-2009, 06:22 PM

Nice. There's something about cold steel in general and the design of those shashkas that makes ya want them. Kinda like silver, goldplate and enamel. :)
I'd like one of those general purpose shashkas that has the bayonet mounted to the scabbard. Two for the price of one. ;)

DougD · 01-27-2009, 06:24 PM

From what I remember, even back in '95, these were heavy duty items, award sabers, etc...I remember one being $10k, not sure the other. Should have gotten more info; I just thought it was a good pic that should be archived here!

DougD

marcotk · 01-27-2009, 06:44 PM

Those are some sweet blades!

Lapa · 01-27-2009, 06:46 PM

Eric,

These are not exactly your run-of-the-mill shashkas. They are actually presentation/reward weapons, and extremely rare as such.

Marc

***Art*** · 01-27-2009, 07:10 PM

Marc,

Did I read somewhere that only 20 (or was it 200) award/presentation weapons were given for recipients of the Order of the Red Banner? Just wondering if
I read that somewhere, imagined it or ???

DougD · 01-27-2009, 07:43 PM

The bottom saber was a Red Banner award saber...somewhere I had the name of the guy it was awarded to, but have since lost track of it...that was the $10k saber (now looks like a bargain!)...the other was a lesser award saber, but as far as I remember also named.

DougD

marcotk · 01-28-2009, 04:26 AM

10k for that saber is a bargain..! The famous NJ dealer is offering for 12k the document for such kind of saber! :D

I think Art I have your answer: "..21 Revolutionary Honor Edged Weapons with the RSFSR Red Banner ever issued.." (also from NJ website!)

:thumbsup

***desantnik*** · 01-28-2009, 05:33 AM

Yes! Beautiful saber.

Lapa · 01-28-2009, 11:35 AM

Art,

I believe that Marco beat me to the answer :D
These are rare as hen's teeth!!!

Marc

01-27-2009, 06:22 PM	#2
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Nice Old Red Army Sabers Nice. There's something about cold steel in general and the design of those shashkas that makes ya want them. Kinda like silver, goldplate and enamel. :) I'd like one of those general purpose shashkas that has the bayonet mounted to the scabbard. Two for the price of one. ;) __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

01-27-2009, 06:24 PM	#3
DougD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 50 Posts: 2,060	Re: Nice Old Red Army Sabers From what I remember, even back in '95, these were heavy duty items, award sabers, etc...I remember one being $10k, not sure the other. Should have gotten more info; I just thought it was a good pic that should be archived here! DougD

01-27-2009, 06:44 PM	#4
marcotk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Italy, US Posts: 130	Re: Nice Old Red Army Sabers Those are some sweet blades! __________________ Best, Marco

01-27-2009, 06:46 PM	#5
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Nice Old Red Army Sabers Eric, These are not exactly your run-of-the-mill shashkas. They are actually presentation/reward weapons, and extremely rare as such. Marc

01-27-2009, 07:10 PM	#6
*Art* Forum Founder Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Buffalo NY Age: 58 Posts: 1,646	Re: Nice Old Red Army Sabers Marc, Did I read somewhere that only 20 (or was it 200) award/presentation weapons were given for recipients of the Order of the Red Banner? Just wondering if I read that somewhere, imagined it or ??? __________________ Visit the main site to the forum: The Soviet Military Awards Page Want to sell awards on the forum? Please read the FAQ Important Links: Forum announcements and rules \| Image posting FAQ

01-27-2009, 07:43 PM	#7
DougD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 50 Posts: 2,060	Re: Nice Old Red Army Sabers The bottom saber was a Red Banner award saber...somewhere I had the name of the guy it was awarded to, but have since lost track of it...that was the $10k saber (now looks like a bargain!)...the other was a lesser award saber, but as far as I remember also named. DougD

01-28-2009, 04:26 AM	#8
marcotk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Italy, US Posts: 130	Re: Nice Old Red Army Sabers 10k for that saber is a bargain..! The famous NJ dealer is offering for 12k the document for such kind of saber! :D I think Art I have your answer: "..21 Revolutionary Honor Edged Weapons with the RSFSR Red Banner ever issued.." (also from NJ website!) :thumbsup __________________ Best, Marco

01-28-2009, 05:33 AM	#9
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,339	Re: Nice Old Red Army Sabers Yes! Beautiful saber.

01-28-2009, 11:35 AM	#10
Lapa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Petersburg, Russia Age: 63 Posts: 2,397	Re: Nice Old Red Army Sabers Art, I believe that Marco beat me to the answer :D These are rare as hen's teeth!!! Marc

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