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The Cossack saber had a single-edged blade, long, pointed and narrow and with the slight curvature typical of the saber. Golden and carved knob, with a shape reminiscent of a stylized eagle's head. It lacks a guard and hawks. The black handle is furrowed with small inclined grooves that prevent the hand from slipping on it when brandishing the weapon; It has a golden finish at the base with ornamentation in slight relief.
The Cossacks were brave warriors, their population was semi-nomadic, arising more than five centuries ago in the southern steppes of Russia. Their fearsome and effective use of the saber led to their integration into the Russian army, where their units were highly appreciated. They stood out for being accomplished and courageous horsemen, lovers of independent life, but faithfully linked to each other. The Cossacks formed important groups of warriors, bringing together peasants and soldiers dissatisfied with the ways of medieval Russian governments. United under the command of chiefs or atamans, they settled in different regions of Russia from which they took their name.
Thus organized, they came voluntarily to assist the Tsar on duty in guarding borders or in battles against other nations. Over the centuries, they came to recognize the authority of the Tsar but without submitting to it. Their well-known bravery, together with their highly effective use of the saber, made them essential in deciding the outcome of battles. Their weapon, which they called Shashka, was the S-shaped saber, of oriental origin and a classic of light cavalry.
