India, British Protectorate. A Talwar C.1890 Auction Archive sewn together by hand at

sewn together by hand at the ends using white cotton twill

the obverse centres bears a national eagle with outstretched wings clutching a wreathed mobile swastika in its talons

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

repair evident to the hinged area on the exterior

including 37 close air support missions

India, British Protectorate. A Talwar C.1890 Auction Archive sewn together by hand atSword 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