India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 250 mm (w) x

measuring 250 mm (w) x 320 mm (h)

light wear on the green felt exterior

GUANTANAMO (JUNE 12

Period miniatures

East Devonshire) - LUCKNOW (Pt CHAs WOODS

India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 250 mm (w) xA 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