India, British Protectorate. A Talwar C.1890 Auction Archive All buttons are maker marked

All buttons are maker marked "J R GAUNT MONTREAL" on the reverse

hand-engraved with the last name THEILEN

including 37 close air support missions

reinforcement spine with the sliding ventilation shutter

Gilded tombac

India, British Protectorate. A Talwar C.1890 Auction Archive All buttons are maker markedSword with a steel blade, magnetic, with a very sharp edge and a semi sharp tip, the fuller running almost three quarters the length of the sword on both sides, name engraved on the flat spine where it butts the crossguard, the blade having experienced numerous nicks and spurs, likely due to non defensive use (possible forestry), along with extensive surface wear, the blade measuring approximately 580 mm in length. The blade is affixed to the hilt by