sheath, sheath
Accession Number
NAM.1967-07-1-4
Description
Wooden scabbard for talwar (or tulwar) sword. Belonged to Lt Col George Allen Preston. Covered with brown leather, with two reserved moulded ridges on outer face. Associated with 40th Pathans and 6th Gurkha Rifles, Tibet (1903-1904) and World War One (1914-1918).
Campaigns
Younghusband Expedition, Tibet (1903-1904), World War One (1914-1918)
Associated collection
