The three headed elephant is 'Airavata' and is associated with (the mount of) Lord Indra.
But the form that it appears on your sword, it looks like the depiction on the flag of Laos.
I'd say its following the european small sword (court sword probobly in this case) influence but definately not European.
Laos, Thailand.. I wouldn't think India as it just doesn't 'feel' Indian.
Look at the architectural pommel and the hanging 'bells' looks like SEA work.
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