GOLD-MOUNTED 'HORSE-HEAD' SWORD

The Unique Horse-Head shaped Grip is Mounted with Gold on all sides Measuring 7 inches Long with 3 inch Long Blade - Obviously owned by a Man of High Standing and Wealth . This Beautiful, Rare, Antique Sword shows some wear commensurate with age & use, yet remains in Very-Nice Condition

Khunda Double edged sword

Khunda Double edged sword

The oldest and most typical of Indian swords.it has a broad, straight blade, usually widening towards the point, which is generally quite blunt. Sometimes it is double-edged, but it generally has a strengthening plate with ornamental borders on the back for a considerable part of its length.The hilt has a broad plate guard and wide finger guard which joins the large round, flat pommel. There is a spike on the pommel which acts as a guard for the arm, and for a grip for the left hand when making a two-handed stroke.It is also used as a hand rest when the sword is sheathed. The inside of the guard and finger guard are padded.

Katar 2

Katar 2

Measurements:
Blade – 6.5 inches long3 inches wide at base
Handle Section - 6.5 inches long
Overall length in scabbard 13 inches
With beautiful gold koftgari

Katar 1

Katar 1
Measurements:
Blade - 11 inches long2.5 inches wide at base
Handle Section - 8.5 inches long
Overall length in scabbard 19 & 1/2 inches

KATAR

The oldest and most characteristic of Indian knives. The pectiliarity lies in the handle which is made up of two parallel bars connected by two, or more, crosspieces, one of which is at the end of the side bars and is fastened to the blade. The Katar is wrapped to the hand to optimize the grip. The blades are always double-edged and generally straight, but occasionally curved. They are of all lengths from a few inches to about three feet. European blades of the 16th and 17th centuries were often used, especially by the Mahrattas. Katars with original blades are often thickened at the point to strengthen them for use against armor. When European blades are used they are always riveted to projections from the hilt. The native blades are often forged in one piece with it. The blades are sometimes forked at the point, and even three blades occur. The Indian armies occasionally made Katars that were hollow and served as sheaths for smaller ones; or with three blades that folded together, appearing to be one, until handle bars were pressed together, when they opened out.

Sikhs in 1st World War

French postcard depicting the arrival of 15th Sikh Regiment in France during World War I. The post card reads, "Gentlemen of India marching to chasten the German bandits"
By the advent of World War I, Sikhs in the British Indian Army totaled over 100,000; i.e. 20% of the British Indian Army. In the 100 years to 1945, 14 Victoria Crosses were awarded to the Sikhs, a per capita record given the size of the Sikh Regiments."In the last two world wars 83,005 turban wearing Sikh soldiers were killed and 109,045 were wounded. They all died or were wounded for the freedom of Britain and the world, and during shell fire, with no other protection but the turban, the symbol of their faith."

The 1914 - 15 Star

About this medal
Authorized in 1918, the 1914/15 Star was awarded to those individuals who saw serving in France and Flanders from 23rd November 1974 to 31st December 1915 and to those individuals who saw service in any other operational theatre from 5th August 1914 to 31st December 1915

Materials Bronze

Dimensions 62 x 45 x 3 mm

Classification Medals
Associated Subject World War I

Associated Activities World Wars

Associated Parties L.NK. DARSHAN SINGH
Registration Number 406 (1/69/PUNJABIS)
Associated Themes: Medals from the Great War