hi rand
yes these pictures shows these sword in these condition like i bought it for one year at an antique show in germany. the blade wasnīt newly etched than at the backsite from the blade are old gark rustdots. i donīt know if it is an parade sword ore for the palace guard was made. unfortunatly i canīt find an realy good book over khanda ore other maratha and rajasthan weapons. can someone offert me such an book??
stefan