An antique mid-19th-century Russian brass flask. A round flask with an elongated neck, the lid is attached to a chain. A metal carved plate with an Islamic eight-pointed star covers the flask on both sides. A military memorial object, inscription on the edge: In Memory of Service in the Caucasus. The Caucasian War between Russian Empire and Caucasian Imamate lasted from 1817 until 1864. Collectible Antique Oriental Russian Military Items.