84.5cm curved fullered blade by Wilkinson, etched with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms and the presentation inscription CAPTAIN & MRS HERBERT ANSELL PRESENT THIS INDIAN FRONTIER POLICE TULWAR TO JACK F. RASPIN IN APPRECIATION OF HIS SERVICES AS A SPECIAL CONSTABLE DURING THE GREAT WAR 1914-19, characteristic brass hilt decorated with vines and foliage, dished disc pommel with starburst dome finial, scrolling knuckle guard, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
Sold for £190
84.5cm curved fullered blade by Wilkinson, etched with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms and the presentation inscription CAPTAIN & MRS HERBERT ANSELL PRESENT THIS INDIAN FRONTIER POLICE TULWAR TO JACK F. RASPIN IN APPRECIATION OF HIS SERVICES AS A SPECIAL CONSTABLE DURING THE GREAT WAR 1914-19, characteristic brass hilt decorated with vines and foliage, dished disc pommel with starburst dome finial, scrolling knuckle guard, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
Auction: SUMMER VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 2nd Jul, 2024
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