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Battara · 8th January 2018, 10:52 PM

I modified these pictures to better see the hilt.

Based on the blade profile and the brass flowers (based on the color of the patina), I am leaning toward an early 20th century, northern Indian origin. The blade of course looks like an Indian modified British blade.

8th January 2018, 10:52 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	I modified these pictures to better see the hilt. Based on the blade profile and the brass flowers (based on the color of the patina), I am leaning toward an early 20th century, northern Indian origin. The blade of course looks like an Indian modified British blade. Attached Images