India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar GTRexclude measuring 98 mm x 69

measuring 98 mm x 69 mm

Gavin and George S

then attested for service in the CEF

pair of Collar Tabs with Service Bars and Overseas Chevron (gold bullion wire on olive green wool

then leaving for service in the Dardanelles on August 1

India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar GTRexclude measuring 98 mm x 69A 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