India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar GTRexclude he was struck off strength

he was struck off strength of 1 Anti-Tank Regiment and taken on strength at No

Signature on Post War Photo: Arnulf Abele

blue and red embroidery

includes Planz’s right index fingerprint

pair of Collar Tabs with Service Bars and Overseas Chevron (gold bullion wire on olive green wool

India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar GTRexclude he was struck off strengthA 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