Original Imperial Russian Crimean War Era Cossack Kindjal Short Sword - c.1850 U.S. Helmets/Hats original photos of his internment

original photos of his internment ceremony

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

The reverse ricasso is stamped with the 1935-41 Eickhorn trademark: a seated squirrel holding a sword

This is a very good example of a genuine British -manufactured Mark II steel helmet

The pommel is in excellent condition

Original Imperial Russian Crimean War Era Cossack Kindjal Short Sword - c.1850 U.S. Helmets/Hats original photos of his internmentOriginal 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