Tulwar or not ?

Norman McCormick · 10th December 2007, 10:36 PM

Hello Jim,
I've had a good look round the sword but can find no trace of markings of any description on either the hilt, which is brass, or the blade. The blade length seems rather short would you say for a cavalry weapon maybe more appropriate for an infantry role although I'm only basing this supposition on the length of the other Tulwar I have and a British 1821 pattern heavy cavalry piece I own at approx 33 and 36 inches blades respectively. The most I'm hoping for is a military piece from the first part of the 20th Century and not a late 20th Century wallhanger. The evidence of multiple sharpenings and worn hilt makes me think the former rather than the latter but you never know. The scabbard certainly looks like it was intended to accept the sword at a greater width taking into account the material lost through sharpening and approx an inch longer. Hope this is of some use.
Regards,
Norman.

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10th December 2007, 10:36 PM	#4
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,632	Hello Jim, I've had a good look round the sword but can find no trace of markings of any description on either the hilt, which is brass, or the blade. The blade length seems rather short would you say for a cavalry weapon maybe more appropriate for an infantry role although I'm only basing this supposition on the length of the other Tulwar I have and a British 1821 pattern heavy cavalry piece I own at approx 33 and 36 inches blades respectively. The most I'm hoping for is a military piece from the first part of the 20th Century and not a late 20th Century wallhanger. The evidence of multiple sharpenings and worn hilt makes me think the former rather than the latter but you never know. The scabbard certainly looks like it was intended to accept the sword at a greater width taking into account the material lost through sharpening and approx an inch longer. Hope this is of some use. Regards, Norman.