Could the eyelash mark originate from Vienna ?

Jim McDougall · 7th October 2009, 02:25 AM

Outstanding Brian! This is certainly the Indian version of these eyelash markings, and great illustration of how late these continued being used symbolically by native sword makers.
Many tulwars were produced late in the British Raj for use by troopers in the native cavalry regiments, and though often of munitions quality, represent the pageantry of one of the most colorful military periods.
Thank you posting this.

All the best,
Jim

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7th October 2009, 02:25 AM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,281	Outstanding Brian! This is certainly the Indian version of these eyelash markings, and great illustration of how late these continued being used symbolically by native sword makers. Many tulwars were produced late in the British Raj for use by troopers in the native cavalry regiments, and though often of munitions quality, represent the pageantry of one of the most colorful military periods. Thank you posting this. All the best, Jim