India, British Protectorate. A Talwar C.1890 Hold absent the obverse inscription

absent the obverse inscription

to civilians for "exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services

78 mm (w) 42

The pickelhaube has M1891side posts positioned on either side of the body for securing the chinstrap and the national and state cockades

CA945066 / (415) 588-1874"

India, British Protectorate. A Talwar C.1890 Hold absent the obverse inscriptionSword 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