India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar GTRexclude XX - Lieutenant Hamilton's Bravery

XX - Lieutenant Hamilton's Bravery

then attested for service in the CEF

then leaving for service in the Dardanelles on August 1

Gavin and George S

and headquartered in Louisville

India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar GTRexclude XX - Lieutenant Hamilton's BraveryA 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