India, British Protectorate. A Talwar C.1890 Auction A well-preserved HJ winter service

A well-preserved HJ winter service cap

pin marked Spanish

In blackened and gilt bronze

he commanded a company of Mounted Infantry during the suppression of the Wuntho State Rebellion and was mentioned in despatches for the action near Kawbei

India, British Protectorate. A Talwar C.1890 Auction A well-preserved HJ winter serviceSword 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