India, British Protectorate. A Talwar C.1890 United Republic of arriving with his new unit

arriving with his new unit in the field on June 11th

reverse illustrating a winged angel in flight

An Italian Military Order of Savoy

light crazing evident in the blue enamels on the left point of the arm at 6 o'clock and on the upper point of the arm at 9 o'clock

the edges trimmed in black cord piping indicating the branch to be Pioneer

India, British Protectorate. A Talwar C.1890 United Republic of arriving with his new unitSword with a steel blade, magnetic, with a very sharp edge and a semi sharp tip, the fuller running almost three quarters the length of the sword on both sides, name engraved on the flat spine where it butts the crossguard, the blade having experienced numerous nicks and spurs, likely due to non defensive use (possible forestry), along with extensive surface wear, the blade measuring approximately 580 mm in length. The blade is affixed to the hilt by