Writing on tulwar blade.

Dmitry · 2nd September 2013, 05:02 PM

Acquired this no-nonsense fighting tulwar some time ago, and would appreciate your expert help on the symbols engraved on the back of the blade and the mark at the ricasso.
The hilt is still wrapped in the original oiled cloth. It must have belonged to a larger individual, since the pommel disk was never fitted, or was period-removed.
Indian Rebellion of 1857 sword?
Thanks!

archer · 2nd September 2013, 06:34 PM

Hi Dmitry, They look a lot like Hindi Numbers. Steve

Dmitry · 2nd September 2013, 06:43 PM

Thanks, Steve. I think you got it. I should really turn the picture over.
Looks like 37/44, or something to that effect. Arsenal inventory numbers?...

Runjeet Singh · 4th September 2013, 10:03 AM

Dmitri,

Quite unusual to find the hilt wrapped like that - and the blade looks like a good fighting blade. Nice find, well done.

Yes the characters on the spine are *44. I cannot make out the first character.

Regards,
Runjeet

Dmitry · 4th September 2013, 07:15 PM

Thanks, Runjeet. Why do you think the hilt was wrapped like that? For storage?
Is my tentative dating it to the mid-1800s correct?

2nd September 2013, 05:02 PM	#1
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Writing on tulwar blade. Acquired this no-nonsense fighting tulwar some time ago, and would appreciate your expert help on the symbols engraved on the back of the blade and the mark at the ricasso. The hilt is still wrapped in the original oiled cloth. It must have belonged to a larger individual, since the pommel disk was never fitted, or was period-removed. Indian Rebellion of 1857 sword? Thanks! Attached Images

2nd September 2013, 06:34 PM	#2
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	May be numerals Hi Dmitry, They look a lot like Hindi Numbers. Steve Attached Images

2nd September 2013, 06:43 PM	#3
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Thanks, Steve. I think you got it. I should really turn the picture over. Looks like 37/44, or something to that effect. Arsenal inventory numbers?... Attached Images

4th September 2013, 10:03 AM	#4
Runjeet Singh Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warwickshire, England Posts: 150	Dmitri, Quite unusual to find the hilt wrapped like that - and the blade looks like a good fighting blade. Nice find, well done. Yes the characters on the spine are *44. I cannot make out the first character. Regards, Runjeet

4th September 2013, 07:15 PM	#5
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Thanks, Runjeet. Why do you think the hilt was wrapped like that? For storage? Is my tentative dating it to the mid-1800s correct?