India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the sword clasp measuring 36

the sword clasp measuring 36

measuring 199 mm x 44 mm

as well as A

GUANTANAMO (JUNE 12

For students of the Victorian Navy and collectors of naval medals it will be invaluable

India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the sword clasp measuring 36A 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