India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar United Republic of Canadian Field Artillery was Killed

Canadian Field Artillery was Killed in Action during the Battle of Arras

During July

62 mm (w) x 41

the plate with date 16

MILWAUKEE" on the reverse

India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar United Republic of Canadian Field Artillery was KilledA late 19th century example of a Talwar, which was designed for both infantry and cavalry, presenting a single sided blade in steel, measuring 82 cm in length from tip to the hilt, the blade is firmly set within the lightly oxidized hilt which is characteristic to this type of sword, with a prominent disc pommel and a narrow grip, measuring 94. 5 cm in total length, and accompanied by its original scabbard, in wood and covered in linen, having split