Shamshir sword with scabbard
Shamshir sword with scabbard, nd. Possibly belonging to Maharajah Ranjit Singh (1780-1839). Associated with Maj William Stephen Raikes Hodson, Hodson's Horse. Blade with fine watering and gold engraving. Mamaluke style hilt, with ivory grips held by two rivets with Tudor Rose decoration. Wide langets and rest of grip engraved with floral motifs. European silvered sword knot with much tattered knot string
Picture No
11089958
Media ID
48578113
Size
4713px x 3529px
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Credit
©The National Army Museum / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
National Army Museum Collection
Date
1845
