Burmese dha, sword, 1885 (c)
sword, dha, sword, dha
Accession Number
NAM.1961-12-32-2-1
Description
Dha sword, with scabbard, nd. Pointed leaf-shaped blade, with fuller on either side. Ferrule and pommel-cap of brass with knurled bands. Grip covered with ray skin. Brought back from Burma War, 1870 by Cdr Arthur Lye RIM. Possibly relating to the Burma War declared 1885, rather than to the Pegu operations of 1852-1853. Brig Gen R C Lye, 34 Sikh Pioneers was also instrumental in retrieving the arms. Associated with 3rd Burma War, (1885-1887).
Campaigns
3rd Burma War (1885-1887)
Units