NAM.1962-09-26-1

Shamshir sword; very curved blade, watered with areas of pitting; mameluke style hilt with ivory grips and wide quillons; blade was given by Meer Sobdar, Ameer of Sind, to Beloochee Chief Seedee Hosh Mahomed, who was killed in battle near Hyderabad 24 Mar 1843 and was presented to Lieutenant G H Robertson, commander of the Light Company, 25th Regiment Bombay Native Infantry, by the men of the Company after that battle.

Hyderabad, Battle of, 1843 (Sind 1843)