India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar United Republic of It is the highest order

It is the highest order of Belgium and is named in honour of King Leopold I

During July

the plate with date 16

in its original cardboard box of issue

India, British Protectorate. A Late 19th Century Talwar United Republic of It is the highest orderA 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