Shamshir sword with scabbard, 1857-1859.
Relating to Lt T N Harward and Nana Sahib.
Curved shamshir blade, with fine watering, and some areas of discolouration.
Crossguard and langet of one piece.
Ivory grip of unembellished surface.
Pommel, and terminals of quillons in shape of ram’s heads.
Metal crossguard and pommel embellished with green, blue, yellow, and orange enamel.
Crossguard also decorated with birds and foliage.
Hilt is bound with a sword strap of faded (possibly) silver braid with, what was once a silver threaded tassel.
Associated with Indian Mutiny (1857-1859).