(really) old tulwar with yelman for ID

[Norman McCormick]

Hi,
Here are photographs of three of my Tulwars which I think are relevant. Unfortunately they are in storage at the moment but the hilts and blades are in the same order in both photographs. Jens was kind enough to give me his opinion some time ago but only from these and other images. From the left Northern India 19thC the scabbard, not shown, being typical of Afghan typology, middle India late 18th early 19thC no scabbard, far right late 17th early 18thC scabbard, not shown, plain leather over wood probably replaced several times. As you can see the earlier the blade the more pronounced the yelman. I would doubt this is an indicator of age, although it appears to be the case regarding these three, maybe more of a hint.
Regards,
Norman.


P.S. You will notice the one on the left has an intact pin through the hilt whereas yours unfortunately has this piece missing.