A Tegha

Jim McDougall · 21st January 2013, 02:34 AM

Canted pommel disc or hilt a South Indian feature? I hadn't particularly noticed that in S. Indian swords, which typically did not utilize the 'tulwar' or Indo-Persian hilt had this characteristic. It does seem that the canted hilt did often occur in certain Caucasian and Tatar sabres, like the 'Mingrelian' shashka and the ordynka. Seems quite unique for this type sword so it would interesting to see other tulwar hilts using the feature in addition to these.

Extremely interesting to see the 'thega 16' inscription also. Would this be an identification and arsenal entry number?

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21st January 2013, 02:34 AM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,219	Canted pommel disc or hilt a South Indian feature? I hadn't particularly noticed that in S. Indian swords, which typically did not utilize the 'tulwar' or Indo-Persian hilt had this characteristic. It does seem that the canted hilt did often occur in certain Caucasian and Tatar sabres, like the 'Mingrelian' shashka and the ordynka. Seems quite unique for this type sword so it would interesting to see other tulwar hilts using the feature in addition to these. Extremely interesting to see the 'thega 16' inscription also. Would this be an identification and arsenal entry number?