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Pukka Bundook · 26th November 2010, 02:13 PM

I have been wondering Gents;

One sometimes runs accross old tulwars that have had the East India Company stamp put on them.
Can anyone enlighten me as to how they came to be marked in this manner?
Said marks would be prior to 1858, but that is all I know.
These swords appear to have been marked later on in their life by what I can see. (The marks sometimes appear fairly 'fresh' whereas the hilts may be otherwise very worn)

Any help in understanding this would be appreciated!

Richard.

26th November 2010, 02:13 PM	#1
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	T.ulwar and EIC I have been wondering Gents; One sometimes runs accross old tulwars that have had the East India Company stamp put on them. Can anyone enlighten me as to how they came to be marked in this manner? Said marks would be prior to 1858, but that is all I know. These swords appear to have been marked later on in their life by what I can see. (The marks sometimes appear fairly 'fresh' whereas the hilts may be otherwise very worn) Any help in understanding this would be appreciated! Richard.