India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar United Republic of 62 mm (w) x 41

62 mm (w) x 41

and the shell demonstrates moderate material fatigue

MILWAUKEE" on the reverse

It is the highest order of Belgium and is named in honour of King Leopold I

suspended from a period original tri-fold ribbon for a single injury

India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar United Republic of 62 mm (w) x 41A late 19th century example of a Talwar, which was designed for both infantry and cavalry, presenting a single sided blade in steel, measuring 82 cm in length from tip to the hilt, the blade is firmly set within the lightly oxidized hilt which is characteristic to this type of sword, with a prominent disc pommel and a narrow grip, measuring 94. 5 cm in total length, and accompanied by its original scabbard, in wood and covered in linen, having split