sword, presentation, indian army, sword, presentation
Accession Number
NAM.1980-04-30-1
Description
Indian Army Presentation sword, Calcutta Infantry Volunteer Guards, 1858; blade with etched floral decoration, bears makers name, Allan and Hayes, Calcutta; very ornate hilt with carved standing soldier and female sitting figure. This sword was presented to Major William Davis (1825-1873), Commandant of the Calcutta Infantry Volunteer Guards, by members of the Corps, on the 19th June 1858.
